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Authentications
Authentication of a document for foreign use is based on two factors: the
official signature on the document and the country in which it
will be used.
The
official signature must be of a currently commissioned Alabama
notary public, probate judge or circuit clerk; or the current Alabama
State Registrar, Catherine Molchan Donald.
Documents for countries that are party to the Hague Convention
Number 12 receive apostilles. Documents for all other countries
receive certifications.
THREE EASY
STEPS
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Determine if your document will be used in a country that is party
to the Hague Convention Number 12.
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Make sure your document has an original signature and embossed
(raised) seal of a currently commissioned Alabama official.
*For certifications, each
notarized document must have an additional county
authentication of the notary commission. It is issued by
the office of the
probate judge in the notary's county of residence.
In Jefferson County only, it is issued by the office of
the
circuit clerk. For county information, see our
public official database.
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Click
here to download the following required submittal form. Complete
the form and send it with your document to the Secretary of State.
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