Does Apostille Assist issue apostilles itself?
No. In the Netherlands, an apostille is issued by a Dutch court. Apostille Assist is an independent coordination service that can check the route and handle practical submission.
A Dutch court issues the apostille
Apostille Assist can check, coordinate and submit as agreed, but it is not the public authority that issues the apostille.
What does the court do?
The court checks whether the Dutch document is suitable for the requested apostille and places the official apostille on the document.
What does Apostille Assist do?
Apostille Assist helps with the Dutch side of the route when you do not want or cannot prepare and submit the document yourself.
You pay for the handling
Apostille Assist service fees are separate from the court fee and any other external costs.
Apostille Submission
For a document with a clear and straightforward Dutch apostille route.
- Practical handling of the submission
- Suitable when the document and route are clear
- WhatsApp updates during the process
Document Coordination
For an unclear or multi-step route involving legalisation, document requests, translation or delivery.
- For complex or unclear document requests
- Coordination of the agreed Dutch-side route
- Practical communication and progress updates
How the route works
First check what the foreign recipient requires and whether the Dutch document is ready for submission.
Share the request
Send the document, destination country and recipient instructions.
Check the route
Determine whether legalisation, a certified copy or another document is needed first.
Submit the document
The suitable document is presented to the court as agreed.
Return and deliver
After the court issues the apostille, the agreed return delivery follows.
The court decides whether to issue it. Apostille Assist cannot guarantee a public-authority decision or acceptance by a foreign recipient.
What do you pay for?
The value lies in having the Dutch document route handled for you.
Route review
Checking which document, preparation step and Dutch authority are relevant.
Practical handling
Submission, progress communication and coordination of agreed external steps.
Return and delivery
Receiving the completed document and sending it to the agreed address.
Related information
Explore the general document routes or start with the route check if you are unsure.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues an apostille in the Netherlands?
A Dutch court places the apostille on a suitable Dutch document.
Is Apostille Assist part of the court?
No. Apostille Assist is an independent document coordination service, not a court, public authority or issuing body.
Are the service fees the same as the court fee?
No. The service fees cover the agreed handling. The court fee and costs charged by other organisations are separate.
Can every Dutch document receive an apostille?
No. The document and signature must be suitable. Prior legalisation, a certified copy or another official document may be needed.
Does an apostille prove that the content is correct?
An apostille confirms the origin of the document and the relevant signature or official capacity. It is not a substantive review of every statement in the document.
Can Apostille Assist guarantee acceptance abroad?
No. The court decides whether to issue the apostille, and the foreign recipient decides whether to accept the document.
Would you like the apostille route handled?
Share your document, destination country and the foreign recipient’s instructions.
