Illinois Apostille for Norway
Illinois documents authenticated for use in Norway
In short: Norway is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so an Illinois public document used there needs an apostille from the Illinois Secretary of State — not embassy legalization. We handle the whole process by mail and can coordinate a Norwegian translation.
What Norway typically needs apostilled
Common Illinois documents for Norway include birth and marriage certificates (for a UDI residence or family-immigration permit, marriage, or citizenship), university diplomas and transcripts, and powers of attorney. Norwegian authorities may ask for a certified Norwegian translation; we can coordinate it.
How it works — a remote, tracked process
- Tell us the document and destination. Call or text 847-436-5222. We confirm exactly what you have and where it's going.
- Send us the document. Mail or courier your Illinois original (or a notarized copy) to our Naperville office.
- We authenticate it at the Illinois Secretary of State — standard by mail or hand-carried to the Chicago counter for expedited service.
- We return it, tracked — to you or straight to your recipient, with status you can follow the whole way.
Need a criminal-record certificate for a Norwegian residence or work permit instead? See FBI background check apostille for Norway.
Why Efficient Biometrics
A licensed, 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, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Passport and visa photos for Norway
A visa for Norway normally requires a photo to that country's own specification (most commonly 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 apostille or Live Scan, so you don't need a second trip. Exact requirements vary by visa type and consulate, so we shoot to the precise spec your application needs. Book passport and visa photos or call 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Norway accept an apostille?
Yes. Norway is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Illinois public documents are authenticated with an apostille from the Illinois Secretary of State rather than embassy legalization.
Will I need a Norwegian translation?
Sometimes. Norwegian authorities often accept English but may require a certified Norwegian translation depending on the office; we can coordinate it if needed.
Can you help if I no longer live in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois documents can only be apostilled in Illinois; we handle the whole process by mail from anywhere.
Do you take passport and visa photos for Norway?
Yes - we take compliant passport and visa photos to your destination's exact specification (commonly 35 x 45 mm, different from the U.S. 2x2-inch size) in the same visit as your apostille or Live Scan. Requirements vary by visa type and consulate. Book at efficientbiometrics.com/book.