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Original Documents
- 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.
You will need to make sure of the following
- The South Dakota Secretary of State located in Pierre apostilles public and private documents if the following applies:
- South Dakota documents were issued by one of the following:
- Original or certified document must include the raised and/or stamped seal of the court or department of vital records.
- If the document is a vital records document (birth certificate, marriage license, etc), you may contact any county Register of Deeds OR South Dakota Department of Health – Vital Records and request a certified copy of that document.
- Reminders
- Must be properly certified and notarized by a South Dakota Notary Public.
Scanned Photocopy of Original Document
- 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.
You will need to make sure of the following:
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.
- We are unable to accept copies unless they are “true certified copies” from a notary public..
- Please note that birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees and court documents CANNOT be certified by a notary public as “true copies.” These documents MUST be certified by the issuing agency.