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Apostille Corp brings seamless document authentication services to Michigan. With our expertise and nationwide reach, we extend our reliable apostille services from our New York headquarters to ensure your documents are recognized worldwide. Trust Apostille Corp to simplify the complex process of document legalization. Contact us today and let us handle your apostille needs, no matter where you are in the United States.


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 Michigan Secretary of State located in Lansing apostilles public and private documents if the following applies:
    • Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates are certified copies and issued by:
    • Michigan County Clerk.
    • City Clerk.
    • City Registrar.
    • Michigan State Registrar.
  • Documents bearing the signature of the following are also acceptable:
    • Massachusetts Notary Public
    • Justice of the Peace
    • City/Town Clerk or Assistant
    • Court Clerk or Assistant
    • Registrar of Vital Records
  • Original documents are signed in front of a Michigan Notary and contain original signatures.
  • Acceptable signatures on documents are:
  • Glenn Copeland, State Registrar
  • Lawrence Kestenbaum, County Clerk/Registrar
  • Mary Hillianrake, County Clerk
  • Mildred L. Johnson, Registrar
  • Reminders
  • Documents issued by court clerks, from other states or received by fax are NOT accepted for an apostille.
  • Notary Public cannot make a true copy statement in the State of Michigan.
  • To obtain certified copies of an original document, visit the VitalChek website at: https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/michigan/michigan-vital-records?click_id=574772336235446274&ppc=0 ​

Scanned Photocopy of Original Document

  • You will need to make sure of the following :
    • • Appropriate signature is NOT 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.
    • To obtain certified copies of an original document, visit the VitalChek website at: https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/michigan/michigan-vital-records?click_id=574772336235446274&ppc=0