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                                                                              To obtain an Apostille:
      The following items must be provided in order to obtain an Apostille.

1.

       * The original document, properly notarized
              The Notary Public must list the following :
             * Name exactly as listed on this/her Notary Commission paper.

* Printed or typed name under signature

* Expiration date of Notary commission

* County of residence

* Date Notary is signing document to prove notary is active on date signed.

* Notary Public Seal

2. The necessary information for processing which must include
* An original signature

* An original signature and seal stamp of a Notary Public

* Cover letter, which must include the following

* The name of the country where the documents will be sent

* Your name and daytime telephone number in case they have any questions

* List document to be Apostilled with corresponding fee

* Information as to where the documents should be mailed after processing

Please provide a self-addressed. FedEx return label and envelope if, mailed in.

3. The required fee should be paid by check or money order made out to the Secretary of State in the State you live and included with the letter.
Before submitting a notarized document for an Apostille or other certification, to ensure
prompt service and avoid rejection, please use the following checklist.
* Are the signatures on the documents original, not stamped or photocopied

* Have all blanks in the document been filled in or crossed out?

* Is the notary statement complete, and does it show the state and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization?

* Does the notary’s signature match the name on the notary’s seal exactly?

* Is the notary’s commission expiration date clearly written or stamped on the notarization?

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