Illinois Apostille for Spain
Residency, marriage, study, and citizenship documents for use in Spain
In short: Spain is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Illinois documents used in Spain need an apostille from the Illinois Secretary of State. We apostille Illinois birth and marriage certificates, degrees, and other documents for Spanish residency, marriage, study, and citizenship — by mail, from anywhere.
Common uses
Residency and non-lucrative visas, marriage in Spain, student enrollment, and citizenship matters. Spain generally requires a certified (sworn) Spanish translation — we can coordinate it.
How it works — a 100% remote process
- Tell us what you need. Call or text 847-436-5222 or request a quote. We confirm exactly which document you have and where it's going.
- Send us your document. Mail or courier it to our Naperville office.
- We submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Standard by mail, or we hand-carry it to the Chicago counter for expedited processing.
- We return it, tracked. Back to you or straight to your recipient, domestic or international, with status you can follow the whole way.
Cost starts at $99–$129 per document; international return with tracking, at cost or you provide a label.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed and insured service with a real, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) — not a P.O. box — a notary on site, document-level tracking so you always know where your originals are, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Passport & visa photos for Spain
A visa for Spain normally requires a photo to that country's own specification — 35 × 45 mm — which differs from the standard U.S. 2×2-inch passport photo. Efficient Biometrics takes compliant passport and visa photos to the correct size in the same visit as your Live Scan and apostille, so you don't have to make a second trip. Exact requirements vary by visa type and consulate, so we shoot to the precise spec your application needs. Book passport & visa photos or call 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Spain accept an apostille?
Yes — Spain is a Hague Convention member, so an apostille is what you need.
Do I need a Spanish translation?
Usually a sworn/certified Spanish translation — we can coordinate it.
What size passport or visa photo does Spain require?
Spain's visa photo requirement is 35 × 45 mm, which differs from the U.S. 2×2-inch size. We take compliant passport and visa photos to the exact spec in the same visit — book them at efficientbiometrics.com/book. Requirements can vary by visa type and consulate.