In an increasingly globalized world, the need for international recognition of documents has never been greater. Apostille certificates serve as a vital means of certifying the authenticity of public documents for use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961. Authentication Certificates are for those countries that did not join the Hague Convention of 1961.
These certificates ensure that documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, educational degrees, judicial documents, and commercial documents are legally recognized across borders. Verifying an apostille certificate's authenticity is crucial to maintaining the integrity and credibility of international transactions and legal proceedings.
So, how to verify your apostille certificates?
In many states, verifying the authenticity of an apostille or authentication certificate often requires contacting the Competent Authority by phone or email. However, some states have established online electronic tools. These tools are straightforward and user-friendly and allow holders to easily verify the apostille certificates online.
States offering online verification for the Apostille/Authentication certificates
States | Verify Online |
|---|---|
Arkansas | |
California | |
Colorado | |
Delaware | Click Here * You can only validate a certificate within a year of the date it was issued and only for certificates issued on Delaware business entities. |
Minnesota | |
Montana | |
New York | |
North Carolina | Click Here (Scroll to the bottom) |
Rhode Island | |
Tennessee | |
Texas | |
Washington | |
West Virginia |
States that do not offer online verification for the Apostille/Authentication certificates
States | Verify by phone/email |
|---|---|
Alabama | (334) 242-5325 |
Alaska | (907) 465-4081 |
Arizona | 602-542-6187 |
Connecticut | 860-509-6002 |
District of Colombia | (202) 727-3117 |
Florida | 850.245.6053 |
Georgia | 404-327-6023 |
Hawaii | (808) 586-0255 |
Idaho | 208-334-2301 |
Illinois | 217-782-7017 |
Indiana | (317)232-6576 |
Iowa | (515) 281-5204 |
Kansas | (785) 296-4564 |
Kentucky | (502) 564-3490 |
Louisiana | (225) 922-0330 |
Maine | (207) 624-7752 |
Maryland | 410-974-5521 |
Massachusetts | (617) 727-2836 |
Michigan | 888-767-6424 |
Mississippi | 601-359-1615 |
Missouri | (573) 751-2783 |
Nebraska | (402)471-2558 |
Nevada | 775-684-5708 |
New Hampshire | 603-271-3242 |
New Jersey | 609-292-0642 |
New Mexico | 505-827-3600 |
North Dakota | (701) 328-2900 |
Ohio | 877.767.3453 |
Oklahoma | (405) 521-4211 |
Oregon | (503) 986-2200 |
Pennsylvania | 717- 787-5280 |
South Carolina | (803)734-2512 |
South Dakota | (605)773-5008 |
Utah | (801) 538-1041 |
Vermont | (802)828-3700 |
Virginia | 804-692-0114 |
Wisconsin | 608-266-8888 |
Wyoming | 307.777.7370 |
American Samoa | (684) 633-6727 |
Guam | (671) 475-1101 |
Northern Mariana Islands | 670-237-1200 |
Puerto Rico | (787)722-2121 |
US Virgin Islands | (340) 774-2991 |
In addition, the apostille and authentication process can be complicated. If you don't want to spend a lot of time and energy getting into it, your best bet is to let a professional do it for you. Once we receive your order and document, it'll be processed as soon as possible.
Apostille Service can be ordered below if you need it.
We provide apostille, authentication, and embassy legalization services for other personal documents and corporate documents issued in 50 states and DC.
If you have any questions and do not know which service to order, please contact us by describing ① the type of the document, ② which state the doc is from, and ③ in which country the doc will be used, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
American Notary Service Center Inc. provides fair, fast, confidential, and professional document notarization and certification services for our clients. We also provide various assistance services to small businesses led by socially and economically disadvantaged groups. Our service helps small businesses obtain federal government contracts, gain a foothold in the market, and boost their sales. For more information, please visit our website at www.usnotarycenter.com, and contact us by calling 202-599-0777 or by email at info@usnotarycenter.com.