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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 Washington Secretary of State located in Olympia apostilles public and private documents if the following applies:
- Washington documents were issued by one of the following:
- Certified by State Registrar, Health Officer
- They are certified by the Health Officer, Directors of Health Districts.
- Certified copies signed by State Officials or their authorized representatives.
- Certified copies signed by County Officials or their authorized representatives.
- Reminders
- Your document should have a Notary certificate that is complete, signed and stamped by a Washington State Notary Public.
- The document should include a Notary Stamp and Signature, the State and County where the notary act took place, Date of the Notary Act, Signed and Printed Name of the Notary Public, Title (Notary Public), and the expiration date of notary appointment.
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:
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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.