Current procedures reviewed regularly. We review Secretary of State, federal, and embassy procedures regularly and confirm current requirements before submission.
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Procedures reviewed regularly
We review Secretary of State, federal, and embassy procedures regularly and confirm current requirements before submission.
All 50 states + District of Columbia
Hague apostille and non-Hague embassy legalization, routed to the appropriate authority.
Confirmed before submission
We confirm the current requirements for your document type, issuing authority, and destination country before anything is filed.
Compliant with the rules that actually get documents accepted
Hague Apostille Convention (1961)
Apostilles issued for member countries; embassy legalization routed for non-member destinations.
State Secretary of State rules
Each filing follows the issuing state's current fee schedule, form requirements, and accepted document formats.
Vital records sourced from the state
California birth, marriage, and death certificates are sourced from the California Department of Public Health (state office), which the Secretary of State accepts for apostille on the first submission.
Notary-compliant document prep
Notarizable forms are sent blank so you can fill in the facts and sign in front of a notary — then the apostille is applied to your notarized original.
National Guard Discharge Record (NGB-22) Apostille
The NGB Form 22 documents a National Guard member's separation and service record, used similarly to a DD-214 for benefits, employment, or residency purposes.
Official source note
For a National Guard Bureau Form 22 record, confirm whether the certifying custodian is the National Personnel Records Center, National Guard Bureau, or the state Adjutant General before choosing the federal or state authentication route.
An NGB-22 National Guard discharge record apostille is often requested when a National Guard service record needs to be used outside the United States.
Clients use this service for immigration, residency, veteran benefits, employment, school records, pension matters, family records, court matters, and foreign agency requests.
An NGB-22 apostille packet needs careful review before preparation because the document source, record version, destination country, names, dates, translations, and return-shipping plan all matter.
Why This Request Needs Careful Review
NGB-22 requests often involve military service, veteran status, employment, immigration, education, benefit matters, or foreign agency files.
The correct route depends on the document source and the destination country.
The main risk is submitting a copy that does not match the foreign request.
A valid National Guard record can still create problems if the copy, name, date, service detail, certification, or translation does not match the receiving office’s requirements.
Quick Facts
- Document type: NGB-22 National Guard discharge record
- Common use: Immigration, residency, veteran benefits, employment, school records, pension matters, court matters, and foreign agency requests
- Main risk: The document version, record details, or destination requirements are not reviewed before preparation
- Best next step: Request Full Service and we will review the details and send an itemized quote and next steps
Common Problems That Can Delay the Packet
- The submitted copy does not match the foreign request
- The document source is unclear
- The name, date, or service detail does not match related records
- The document is cropped, damaged, incomplete, or hard to read
- The destination country requires a different preparation route
- The translation need was not reviewed before submission
- Related identity, military, employment, or benefit records do not match
Where to Order a Certified Copy
Certified military records are issued by the National Personnel Records Center, part of the National Archives, in St. Louis, Missouri. Requests can be submitted online through eVetRecs at vetrecs.archives.gov or by mail using Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records).
For National Guard records, the certifying authority can be the National Personnel Records Center, the National Guard Bureau, or the applicable state Adjutant General's office. Confirm the certifying authority before choosing the federal or state apostille route. Federal authentication services are governed by the United States Department of State authentication regulations, including 22 Code of Federal Regulations § 131.1.
Full-Service Handling
Apostille Global Services reviews the document, identifies the appropriate processing route, prepares the submission, coordinates approved additional services, tracks the order, and arranges return delivery.
Government fees, shipping, document retrieval, notarization, translation, expedited or walk-in handling, and other required third-party charges are itemized separately.
Additional Support
Apostille Global Services also offers add-on support for NGB-22 apostille packets.
Available support includes postage, walk-in handling through trusted runner partners, document review, and separate translation support.
These add-ons help when the request involves military records, identity records, benefit files, employment records, court matters, or deadline pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an NGB-22 apostille used for?
It is used when a National Guard discharge record needs to support a foreign immigration, employment, benefit, pension, school, court, or agency request.
Why does the document version matter?
The document version helps determine whether the record matches the receiving office’s request.
Can related records affect the packet?
Yes.
Passports, name-change records, military records, court records, employment files, and benefit documents can affect the packet.
Can translations affect the request?
Yes.
Translation needs should be reviewed before the packet is prepared.
Can Apostille Global Services help with more than one military or federal document?
Yes.
Full-Service Handling is available for single-document and multi-document federal packets.
Questions before you submit?
Amelia — Apostille Specialist
Amelia reviews every request personally and replies with an itemized quote and next steps.
- Replies during business hours, Monday through Friday
- Or use the request form below — no payment is collected
Request Full Service
Tell us about your document, where it was issued, the destination country, and your deadline. A specialist will review the information and email an itemized quote and next steps.
No payment is collected when you submit this request.
- $125 for the first document
- $95 for each additional document submitted in the same order
Government fees, shipping, and required third-party charges are separate and itemized before submission.
Embassy legalization is quoted after document and destination review. The total depends on the document, issuing authority, destination country, required authentication chain, embassy or consular fees, and shipping.