Apostille Corp provides authentication services for public documents intended for use abroad, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and diplomas. The type of authentication required depends on the destination country for Alabama. If the country is a member of the Hague Convention, an Apostille is affixed to the document. Otherwise, a Certification is used. It’s important to note the difference between members and parties to the Hague Convention. Apostille Corp ensure your documents comply with the appropriate requirements for successful international use.
Original Documents
- You will need to make sure of the following :
- • An apostille of the original document is acceptable.
- • Appropriate signature is provided.
- • Original document was recently issued.
- • Destination country accepts apostilles ONLY of the original document.
- • You understand an apostille of the original takes anywhere from 5-10 business days.
- The Alabama Secretary of State located in Montgomery apostilles public and private documents with the following :
- • Signature and embossed raised seal of Catherine Molchan Donald or the current Alabama State Registrar and director of Center for Health Statistics.
- • Signature of the Probate Judge.
- • Signature of the Circuit Clerk.
- Reminders
- Documents with the signature of Dorothy S. Harshbarger are NOT acceptable for apostille.
- An apostille and/or exemplified duplicate of your original document of vital records issued by
the Alabama Secretary of State can be requested by:
- • Person named on the document.
- • Mother or father of person named on the document.
- • Husband or wife of person named on the document.
- • Child or sibling of the person named on the document.
- • PO Box 5625.
- • Montgomery, Alabama 36103.
Scanned Photocopy of Original Document
- You will need to make sure of the following :
- • Appropriate signature is provided.
- • Original document is damaged.
- • Original document was issued over 10 years ago.
- • Destination country ACCEPTS apostilles of the scanned photocopy of the original document; most countries do accept an apostille of the scanned photocopy.
- • You need the apostille within 24 hours.
- Reminders :
- Because the notary and the apostille are required to be issued from the same state, the scanned photocopy of the original document that you provide will be notarized and apostilled in New York.
- If you wish to have an apostille issued from Alabama, you will need an original document and will need to contact the:
- Alabama Department of Public Health: Alabama Vital Records at:
- • PO Box 5625.
- • Montgomery, Alabama 36103.
- • Office: (334)206-5418.
- • Website: www.adph.org/vitalrecords/.
- If you wish to have an apostille issued from Alabama, you will need an original document and will need to contact the:
- Alabama Department of Public Health: Alabama Vital Records at:
- • PO Box 5625.
- • Montgomery, Alabama 36103.
- • Office: (334)206-5418.
- • Website: www.adph.org/vitalrecords/.