These are some of the documents most frequently apostilled:
Vital Records
•    Birth certificates 
•    Death certificates 
•    Marriage certificates 
•    Divorce decrees 
•    Adoption records 
These are commonly needed for:
•    Dual citizenship 
•    Marriage abroad 
•    Immigration 
•    Inheritance matters 
•    Visa applications 
Educational Documents
•    High school diplomas 
•    College diplomas 
•    Academic transcripts 
•    Professional certifications 
•    Teaching credentials 
These are often required for:
•    Studying abroad 
•    Employment overseas 
•    Professional licensing 
Identity Documents
•    Copies of passports (when notarized, if accepted) 
•    Driver's licenses (notarized copies, where permitted) 
•    State-issued identification cards 
•    Affidavits of identity 
Court Documents
•    Name change orders 
•    Criminal background checks 
•    Court judgments 
•    Probate documents 
•    Custody orders 
Employment Documents
•    Employment verification letters 
•    Letters of recommendation 
•    Professional licenses 
•    Nursing licenses 
•    Medical licenses 
Financial Documents
•    Powers of attorney 
•    Affidavits 
•    Bank statements (if notarized) 
•    Tax documents 
•    Pension documents 
Estate Planning Documents
•    Wills (depending on the receiving country's requirements) 
•    Trust documents 
•    Powers of attorney 
•    Living wills 
•    Healthcare directives 
FBI and State Background Checks
These are among the most commonly requested apostilles for people:
•    Teaching English overseas 
•    Working abroad 
•    Obtaining residency or citizenship 
•    International adoptions 
Affidavits and Notarized Statements
Many people also obtain apostilles for documents they sign before a notary, such as:
•    Single status affidavits 
•    Affidavits of support 
•    Affidavits of residency 
•    Consent to travel forms for minors 
•    Name discrepancy affidavits 
•    Sworn statements