What Is the Hague Convention?

The Hague Convention (formally, the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) is an international agreement that simplifies how documents are recognized between participating countries.

Instead of going through multiple steps of authentication, countries in the Hague Convention accept a single certificate called an Apostille. This certificate verifies that a document is legitimate and can be used legally in another member country.

In simple terms, if both countries are part of the Hague Convention, your document typically only needs an Apostille - not additional embassy or consulate legalization.

What Our Courier Services Include

Pickup and delivery for:

• Legal and Title Offices

• Medical and Dental Offices

• Real Estate and Mortgage Offices

• Small Business and E-Commerce Sellers

• Court and Government Filings

• Individuals and Families

Courier services involve the secure handling and hand delivery of your documents to the appropriate offices or agencies for processing. Services may include:

• Picking up the documents or package in person, or they can be mailed to us.

• Hand delivery of documents or packages.

• We provide ongoing communication regarding status and progress.

• When the delivery is completed, we can retrieve the documents and return them to you or your client.

• If mailing the documents, we will send you or your client a scanned copy of the shipping receipt.

• This service helps ensure your documents are handled carefully and reach the correct destination.

Benefits of a Courier

• For Apostilles, the rejection rate is greatly reduced

• Offers faster service than mailing yourself directly

• More return options like same-day, 2-day, or overnight

When You May Need a Courier Service

Courier services are especially helpful when:

• You live in another state and cannot travel to the appropriate office yourself

• You are working with strict deadlines

• You need a more reliable and secure delivery option

• Your documents require multiple steps or locations

• You have a busy office and cannot spare the extra time to send an employee

Having a professional manage this process can save time and reduce stress.

Documents Commonly Handled

Courier services are often used for:

• Signed contracts

• Court filings (we can file at the courthouse and return the stamped copies)

• Closing packages

• Medical records/prescription paperwork

• Trust and Estate documents

• Legal affidavits and personal documents

• Earnest money checks

• Important documents that are going to a family member

These documents are often critical and require careful handling throughout the process.

Packages Commonly Handled

Common packages delivered are:

• Lab specimens

• Imaging files on disks

• House keys

• Lockbox pickup

• Small business products

• Delivering gifts

• Mailing packages

Documents That Cannot Be Processed in Delaware for Apostilles

• Out-of-state documents, including documents that out-of-state notaries have notarized

• Federal documents that have been signed or sealed by a federal agency or court

• Photocopied documents (ALL documents submitted for apostilles must be original copies)

• Documents issued by a foreign country

• Documents that will be used within the United States, not including U.S. territories and possessions

A Smooth, Step-by-Step Process

JDP Professional Services helps guide your documents through each stage:

1. Secure Pickup or Mail Coordination: Arrange a convenient way to transfer your documents.

2. Submission to the Appropriate Destination: Documents are delivered to the correct office for processing.

3. Communication and Tracking: We will keep you informed about the progress of your documents.

4. Return Delivery (when needed): Completed documents are returned securely to you. Include a return envelope with a label for faster mailing.

Serving Delaware and Nationwide with Professional Care

Courier services are available throughout New Castle County and Northern Kent County, Delaware, and nationwide. Places served include:

• Claymont

• Wilmington

• Pike Creek

• Hockessin

• Newark

• Bear

• Glasgow

• New Castle

• Delaware City

• Odessa

• Middletown

• Townsend

• Smyrna

• Dover, and more!

Why Choose JDP Professional Services?

Clients trust us for:

• Careful and secure document handling

• Clear communication throughout the process

• Attention to detail to avoid delays

• Reliable support for time-sensitive needs

International document processing can feel complex, but having the right support makes the process much more manageable.

Get Your Documents Where They Need to Go

If you need assistance with delivering and processing documents for any occasion, JDP Professional Services is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your courier service and move forward with confidence.