A Hawaii divorce certificate or divorce decree may need to be apostilled when it is required for official purposes in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
As part of our ongoing commitment to assisting individuals with document apostille and authentication, we understand the need for a straightforward and hassle-free apostille process. At the American Notary Notary Center, we aim to simplify this often complex procedure to make it accessible to everyone who requires it.
Understanding the Apostille Process
An apostille is a certificate that verifies the authenticity of a document for use in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention (⬅click for a full list of countries that accept Apostille). The apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document has acted, and identifies the seal or stamp that the document bears, ensuring it will be recognized as valid abroad.
Many individuals, whether for personal or professional reasons, find themselves in need of an apostille when dealing with international matters.
Why Ease and Efficiency Matter
Navigating the requirements for obtaining an apostille can be overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. Long waiting times, unclear instructions, and complex paperwork can all contribute to delays and frustration. By streamlining the apostille process, we aim to alleviate these challenges and provide a seamless experience for our clients.
Apostille Service Process for Divorce Certificates or Decrees from Hawaii
Step 1. Obtain an original certified copy of your divorce certificate or divorce decree
A divorce decree and a divorce certificate are two different documents. A divorce decree is a court order ending a marriage. A divorce certificate is a vital document proving a divorce occurred.
An original certified copy usually bears the original signature and embossed seal or colored stamp and has terms like “true copy”, “certified true copy”, “certified”, etc.
If you have it on hand, just mail it to us. If you don’t have one,
For a divorce certificate - Contact the State Department of Health (808-586-4539) to request, or use the government-authorized platform vitalcheck.com to order.
For a divorce decree - Contact the clerk's office of the court where you got divorced to request.
Step 2. Order the Apostille Service
Estimated processing time - Check here.
Step 3. Mail the original certified copy of your divorce certificate/decree to the address below for further processing (with your order#)
American Notary Service Center Inc.
7512 Diplomat Drive, Suite 101,
Manassas, VA 20109
Tel: 202-599-0777
That's it. Once the apostille is completed, we will mail it to your mailing address, either domestically or internationally. Shipping costs apply.
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.