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Apostille and Embassy legalization services in the State of Arizona and nationwide, for documents intended for international use.
If you are traveling overseas, or sending an Arizona document for use in a foreign country, you may be required to have the document certified or apostilled. Hague apostilles have been adopted internationally as a uniform way of verifying documents sent between countries.
We provide document retrieval, including apostilled certified copies of marriage certificates, divorce records, corporate registration documents, certificates of good standing, etc.
In the State of Arizona, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Arizona Secretary of State and has a Great Seal of the State of Arizona. Arizona apostilles are issued in English/French/Spanish.
Arizona apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
If you are sending your document(s) from a foreign country, please use FedEx, DHL, UPS or TNT, and email the tracking number so that we can watch for your package.
No hidden fees.
Our guarantee: If we are unable to get your documents apostilled or legalized, we will issue a 100% refund, we do not keep any service fees.
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Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
Birth certificates
Arizona apostille requirements for birth certificates
To be eligible for apostilles, Arizona birth certificates should be certified by the State Registrar or Assistant State Registrar. Certified copies that have the watermark "For Government Use Only" are not eligible for apostilles.
Old birth certificates are acceptable for apostille purposes. However, please check with the country of intended use if the receiving authorities require a recent copy.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that birth certificates are not public records.
To obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate, please contact Arizona Department of Health Services: ADHS - Vital Records - Home (azdhs.gov).
You can also order a certified copy from the local County Health Department where the birth was registered: ADHS - Vital Records - Local County Health Department (azdhs.gov) or from www.vitalchek.com.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arizona apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an Arizona apostille.
Marriage certificates
Arizona apostille requirements for marriage certificates
To be eligible for Arizona apostilles, marriage records in Arizona must be issued and certified by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the marriage license was issued.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Marriage and divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred.
Marriage and divorce records are unrestricted (public) in the State of Arizona.
We can assist you in obtaining a certified copy of your Arizona marriage certificate and having it apostilled. ORDER ONLINE.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arizona apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an Arizona apostille.
Death certificates
Arizona apostille requirements for death certificates
To be eligible for apostilles, Arizona death certificates should be certified by the State Registrar or Assistant State Registrar. Certified copies that have the watermark "For Government Use Only" are not eligible for apostilles.
Old death certificates are acceptable for apostille purposes. However, please check with the country of intended use if the receiving authorities require a recent copy.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that death certificates are not public records.
To obtain a certified copy of the death certificate, please contact Arizona Department of Health Services: ADHS - Vital Records - Home (azdhs.gov).
You can also order a certified copy from the local County Health Department where the death was registered: ADHS - Vital Records - Local County Health Department (azdhs.gov) or from www.vitalchek.com.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arizona apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an Arizona apostille.
Divorce records
Arizona apostille requirements for divorce documents
Divorce judgments in Arizona must be issued and certified by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was registered.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerks of the Superior Court in the counties where the events were registered.
Divorce records are unrestricted (public) in the State of Arizona.
We can assist you in obtaining a certified copy of your Arizona divorce certificate or divorce judgment, and having it apostilled. ORDER ONLINE.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arizona apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an Arizona apostille.
Single status documents
Arizona apostille requirements for Single Status Affidavits
The State of Arizona does not issue Single Status Certificates. You will need to prepare a Single Status Affidavit that will be signed by you and notarized by an Arizona notary public. An Affidavit of Single Status is a sworn statement in which you attest that you are single and free to marry. We recommend that you ask you fiance(e) to find out if your affidavit needs to be in any specific form or contain some specific additional details. The requirements differ from country to country.
Your Single Status Affidavit must be properly notarized. Ensure the notary includes the notarial statement (jurat). Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial certificate, will be rejected. Remote online notarizations are also eligible for apostilles, but the notarial statement must include the following language: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology."
Below is the sample jurat for the State of Arizona:
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
For remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".
Single Status Affidavit samples
Here are a few Single Status Affidavit samples:
General Single Status Affidavit form * English-Spanish Single Status Affidavit * English-French Single Status Affidavit
Country-specific forms: We have samples for the following countries:
Albania * Armenia (Armenian) * Armenia (English) * Austria * Canada * Canada (2) * China (Affidavit of Single Status) * Indonesia (consular form) * Indonesia * Italy (Nulla Osta) * Laos * Russia * South Korea * Taiwan * Thailand * Turkey * Ukraine * Vietnam *
Disclaimer: The single status affidavit samples above were provided by clients who successfully used them. We recommend asking your fiancé(e) to obtain a sample affidavit from the country where you plan to marry and using that as a reference. If you have a single status affidavit sample from any country that you'd like to share, we would greatly appreciate your help. Please feel free to contact us.
Get an Arizona apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail or email a remotely notarized document along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an Arizona apostille.
Powers of attorney
Arizona apostille requirements for powers of attorney
Powers of attorney must be properly notarized.
If you are requesting an Arizona State apostille for a power of attorney notarized by an Arizona notary public, ensure the notary includes either the notarial statement (acknowledgment). Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial certificate, will be rejected.
Below is the sample certificate of acknowledgment for the State of Arizona:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
For remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should specify which signature(s) are being notarized.
Get an Arizona apostille
Send the original notarized power of attorney by mail or email a remotely notarized power of attorney for an Arizona apostille.
Notarized documents (affidavits, consents, etc)
Arizona apostille requirements for notarized documents
The documents must be properly notarized.
If you need to obtain an Arizona State apostille for a power of attorney, authorization, consent, or affidavit notarized by an Arizona notary public, ensure that the notary includes either an acknowledgment or a jurat. Documents that only have a notary’s signature and stamp - without the notarial certificate - will be rejected.
Below are sample certificates for use in Arizona:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
For remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should specify which signature(s) are being notarized.
Get an Arizona apostille
Send the original notarized document by mail or email a remotely notarized document for an Arizona apostille.
School diplomas and transcripts
Arizona apostille requirements for diplomas and transcripts
Academic documents such as diplomas, transcripts, verification letters and general school records issued by high schools, colleges, and universities of Arizona, must be certified by the school registrar, and notarized prior to be presented for an apostille.
If you are requesting an Arizona State apostille for a copy of your diploma or transcript notarized by an Arizona notary public, ensure the notary includes the notarial statement (acknowledgment). Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial certificate, will be rejected.
Below is the sample certificate of acknowledgment for the State of Arizona:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
For remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".
Arizona notaries are allowed to certify copies of the documents. The notary must confirm that the original document presented is not a public record nor is it publicly recordable.
Here is a sample notarial certificate for an attested copy of a diploma/transcript.
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _____________, a notary public, do certify that, on the __ day of _________, 20__, I personally made the above/attached copy of ______________ [Document Title] from the original, and it is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered copy.
If you are not able to get the document notarized by an Arizona notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get an Arizona apostille
Send the original notarized diploma / transcript by mail or email a remotely notarized document for an Arizona apostille.
Passports, IDs
Arizona apostille requirements for copies of passports and IDs
To be eligible for an Arizona apostille, a copy of your passport or ID needs to be properly notarized by an Arizona notary public.
Option 1:
- Make a photocopy of your document.
- On the copy, write the following statement:
"I, [your full name], hereby confirm that this is a true, correct, and complete photocopy of my original [describe the document]."
Date: [insert date]
- Sign this statement in the presence of a notary public.
- Ensure the notary includes a proper notarial certificate - either an acknowledgment or a jurat (both are acceptable).
- Submit the document for an apostille along with the Order Form by mail.
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
For remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".
Option 2:
In the State of Arizona, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Arizona notary public and request an "attested copy."
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _____________, a notary public, do certify that, on the __ day of _________, 20__, I personally made the above/attached copy of ______________ [Document Title] from the original, and it is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered copy.
If you are not able to get a copy of you passport / ID notarized by an Arizona notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get an Arizona apostille
Send the notarized document by mail or email a remotely notarized document for an Arizona apostille.
Driving records
Arizona apostille requirements for driving records
To be eligible for apostilles, Arizona driving records should be certified by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of a Arizona driving record, contact Arizona Department of Transportation: How can I get a Motor Vehicle (Driver or Vehicle) Record? | Department of Transportation
You need to order a certified copy: *Motor Vehicle Record Request
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arizona apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an Arizona apostille.
Criminal records
Arizona law does not permit the Central State Repository to do a criminal history record check or to provide a clearance letter for the purpose of immigration, obtaining a visa, or for foreign adoption. Please contact the Criminal History Records Section (602) 223-2222 if you need a notarized copy of this statement.
If you need a local clearance, you should contact your local police agency.
FBI background checks
It is a federal document!
The states do not issue apostilles for FBI background checks. FBI background check (also called Identity History Summary) is a federal document, therefore it has to be apostilled on the federal level. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
This document does not need to be notarized.
How to get your criminal background check from the FBI?
The FBI offers two methods for requesting you criminal background check (Identity History Summary Check)
Option 1: Submit your request directly to the FBI
Option 2: Submit to an FBI-approved Channeler. Note that FBI-approved Channelers may only process requests for a U.S. person (an individual who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident)
If you have the FBI back ground check, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a federal (FBI) apostille
Email the PDF file or send the hard copy of the FBI background check by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
IRS Forms 6166 (double taxation)
It is a federal document!
Form 6166 (U.S. Residency certification) is a letter printed on the U.S. Department of Treasury stationery certifying that an individual was/is a resident of the United States for the purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.
The states do not issue apostilles for Form 6166. It is a federal document, therefore it requires a federal apostille. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Please note that this document does not need to be notarized.
How to get Form 6166 from the IRS?
Order Form 6166 with an apostille or embassy legalization ONLINE.
If you have the original Form 6166, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a federal apostille
Send the original Form 6166 by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
Aritcles of incorporation, organization, certificate of incorporation
Arizona Certificate of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization, in case your company is an Arizona LLC) is the document that you filed with the Arizona Secretary of State when your company was incorporated / organized. This document confirms that your company was registered as a legal entity, it does not show your present active status (for this purpose you will need a Certificate of Good Standing.
For apostille or legalization purposes, you will need a certified copy issued by the Arizona Secretary of State. Notarized copies are not acceptable for apostille purposes.
Order online a certified copy of your company's Arizona Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with a Hague apostille. The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325, processing time: 2-3 weeks.
Certificate of good standing /certificate of status
The purpose of the apostilled Certificate of Good Standing is to prove to foreign governments that your Arizona corporation or LLC was formed and is in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission and is authorized to do business in the State of Arizona.
Order online: Arizona Certificate of Good Standing with a Hague apostille. The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325, processing time: 2-3 weeks.
Corporate by-laws, LLC operating agreements
The original corporate By-laws and Operating Agreements are kept in the company's files.
To have these documents apostilled, make a copy and prepare an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the Company's Bylaws / Operating Agreement (Sample corporate affidavit form). The affidavit should be signed by the Company's officer and properly notarized.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Email a copy fo your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Corporate powers of attorney, authorizations
Documents notarized by notaries public qualified in the State of Arizona include corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, certificates of incumbency, letters, etc.
These documents must be original (have the original signatures both of the signer(s) and the notary).
If there are more than one signer on the document, the notary should indicate whose signature(s) he/she is notarizing.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
The notary must include a Certificate of acknowledgment or Jurat basically of the following form:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
Corporate resolutions, minutes
To have these documents apostilled, make a copy and attach an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and correct copy of document (resolution, minutes, etc.) (Sample corporate affidavit form). The affidavit should be signed by the Company's officer and properly notarized.
If there are more than one signer on the document, the notary should indicate whose signature(s) he/she is notarizing.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
The notary must include a Certificate of acknowledgment or Jurat basically of the following form:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
Corporate stock ledgers and share certificates
To have these documents apostilled, make a copy and prepare an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the the document (Sample corporate affidavit form). The affidavit should be signed by the Company's officer and properly notarized.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
The notary must include a Certificate of acknowledgment or Jurat basically of the following form:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
Certificates of Incumbency
A Certificate if Incumbency certificate (also called a certificate of incumbency or a form of incumbency) is a document issued by a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) that lists the names of current directors, officer and, sometimes, shareholders/members.
This document must be original (have the original signatures both of the signer(s) and the notary).
If there are more than one signer on the document, the notary should indicate whose signature(s) he/she is notarizing.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
The notary must include a Certificate of acknowledgment or Jurat basically of the following form:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
IRS Forms 6166, tax documents
Form 6166 (U.S. Residency certification) is a letter printed on the U.S. Department of Treasury stationery certifying that a company was/is a resident of the United States for the purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.
Arizona does not issue apostilles for Form 6166. It is a federal document, therefore it requires a federal apostille. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
If you have the original Form 6166, send it to us for a federal apostille along with the Order Form.
Certificates to Foreign Government, documents issued by U.S. federal agencies
If your company is exporting products to a foreign country, the destination country government will request a Certificate to Foreign Government which will guarantee that the product is in compliance with U.S. laws and U.S. regulations.
Arizona does not issue apostilles for federal documents. A Certificate To Foreign Government is issued by a federal afency (FDA). These documents requre federal apostilles issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation.
If the document is acceptable, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Can an Arizona notary attest copies of corporate documents?
Yes, except for for documents that are issued by a public records office (e.g. Arizona Secretary of State). A copy certification is performed by a notary public to confirm that a reproduction of an original document is true, exact and complete. Such originals might include copies of resolutions, by-laws, operating agreements, board of directors decisions, etc., which cannot be copy-certified by a public record office.
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _____________, a notary public, do certify that, on the __ day of _________, 20__, I personally made the above/attached copy of ______________ [Document Title] from the original, and it is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered copy.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
What does a "proper notarization" mean in the State of Arizona?
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _____________, a notary public, do certify that, on the __ day of _________, 20__, I personally made the above/attached copy of ______________ [Document Title] from the original, and it is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered copy.
Notarial Errors:
NOTARIZATION WITHOUT USING A NOTARY SEAL. A notary who does not place his or her notary seal on a document has performed an incomplete notarization. Arizona law requires that the seal be placed on each notarization.
NOTARIAL LANGUAGE IS MISSING. A notary who notarizes a document without notarial language (Acknowledgment, Jurat or Copy Certification) has performed an incomplete notarization.
A DOCUMENT THAT CONTAINS BLANK SPACES IS IMPROPERLY NOTARIZED. A jurat cannot be performed on a document that contains blank spaces or that is incomplete. There is no such limitation when performing acknowledgments, although the Secretary of State’s office recommends that a notary public not notarize a document containing obvious blank spaces.
A VITAL RECORD (BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE) NOTARIZED AS A COPY USING A COPY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.
A COURT DOCUMENT (E.G. DIVORCE CERTIFICATE) NOTARIZED AS A COPY USING A COPY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.
A COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION NOTARIZED AS A COPY USING A COPY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.
Notary Seal:
A valid notary seal must:
- Be a rubber stamp.
- Have dark ink. These colors include black, dark blue, dark purple, dark green or dark brown. Red ink or ink not viewable on all copy or fax machines is unacceptable.
- Not be larger than 1 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide or 1 1/2 inches round.
- Contain the words “Notary Public.”
- Contain the notary public’s name as listed on his or her commission certificate.
- Contain the Arizona county in which the notary public was commissioned, listed on the commission certificate.
- Contain notary public’s current commission expiration date.
- Contain the Great Seal of Arizona [A.R.S. § 41-266(B)].
- Contain the notary public’s commission number.
Can a remotely notarized document be apostilled in Arizona?
Yes, if the notarization was performed by an Arizona Notary. The notarization must contain the following additional wording:
This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology
Does the State of Arizona issue electronic apostilles?
No. The State of Arizona issues paper apostilles only.
Are Arizona apostilles issued for documents in foreign languages?
Yes, the document can be in a foreign language. However, the notarial statement must be in English.
Can an Arizona apostille be verified?
The State of Arizona does not offer apostille verification services. If you have doubts, please email a copy of your apostilled document to us. We have a lot of experience dealing with Arizona apostilles and we will be able to say if, to the best of our knowledge, the apostilled document looks authentic. This service is free.
We process apostilles for documents originating from all 15 counties of the State of Arizona: Apache | Cochise | Coconino | Gila | Graham | Greenlee | La Paz | Maricopa | Mohave | Navajo | Pima | Pinal | Santa Cruz | Yavapai | Yuma
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I was under pressure to meet strict deadlines...
Katerina M., San Mateo, CA / Yelp review
I would give 10 stars if I could!
By far the very best agent for certifications and apostilles.
I highly recommend Elena for excellent communication, above and beyond service, competence, speed, professionalism and awesome pricing. I was under pressure to meet strict deadlines for a death certificate apostille for Greece. Elena saved the day and was a star throughout! I wish there were clones of hers everywhere in the world :).
With warmth and courtesy, Elena took away all the stress of bureaucracy, answered every small and big question of mine promptly and delivered far beyond my expectations. And all this with the most reasonable pricing in the market.
So wonderful to see excellent people doing excellent work. Thank you, Elena!
I was nervous I sent my forms to a place I didn't know...
Eve L., Orlando, FL / Yelp review
So I just got back from the Dominican Republic where I got married! Anyways I live in Orlando Florida and was born in NYC... since I decided to get married in my spouses country I needed my birth certificate to be apostilled, I had my original birth certificate from 1995 in mint condition... NYC was requiring a letter of authentication and that I ordered a new birth certificate. That would have not been a problem if I wasn't short on time. I contacted foreign documents express and Elena assisted me with every question I had. She advised if my birth certificate was original she can have that one apostilled... I went with my gut instinct and I Fed ex the document to her 2 day on Friday November 17 (weekends don't count) and she got it on Monday November 20th... I was nervous I sent my forms to a place I didn't know , I didn't know if this was legit long story short on November 22, 2017 Elena emailed me advising my document was successfully apostilled and was on its way back to me via Fed ex 2 day shipping....Amazing considering it was thanksgiving week and I was flying out of the country shortly.
For my wedding on December 3rd. This was the best $125.00 I have ever spent. Elena was super patient with me and all my questions and remained very professional. I'm back and my wedding was perfect and the fact that all my paperwork was in order was one less thing I had to worry about. If I ever need this service for what ever it is I will trust it no questions asked!!!!! If you need your document apostilled for what ever reason please don't hesitate with doing business with Foreign Documents Express... I am One that leaves detailed reviews as we as humans love to complain about the negative but never take a moment to applaud excellence. Thank you Foreign Documents Express for helping me and thank you Elena for answering all my questions it felt good that even though you been doing this for years you didn't treat me like I had also, you are awesome. Just know your one of the few that made my special day come true and Foreign Documents Express is lucky to have you representing it!!!!
A number of times they were able to catch mistakes I had made in my request that would have caused problems in the other countries.
Michael Flink / LinkedIn review
I have needed quite a few documents legalized over the past few years to use in other countries. I have found this company to be extremely knowledgable and very fast at getting the work done correctly. A number of times they were able to catch mistakes I had made in my request that would have caused problems in the other countries. I would recommend Foreign Documents Express.
You are in good hands.
Cecilia Morozov / Google review
Well...where do I start? I could write a story!
This company is so professional and Elena is just to good at her job. In all honesty, I was a bit sceptical about this, so if you feel the same, please don't worry , these people know exactly what they are doing, you are in good hands.
I live in England, but I am married and divorced in The United States, and to make it even more interesting, I am a Romanian citizen, so I had to have my documents retrieved from the court that proclaimed my divorce in the states (a new legalized copy was needed for the apostille) and then I had to have it apostilled.
It all seamed impossible, until I have surfed the web and found Elena and Foreign Documents Express .
They literally took care off everything, and within 6 weeks I had my documents delivered via FedEx , right on my door steps.
If you think it's pricey , well, it is not! I have saved so much personal time and travel time, I wouldn't of known where to start.
And only to mention, I have been in touch with other companies of such in the states, but they couldn't deliver what Foreign Documents Express was able to .
It is a bit of a shame that people don't leave more reviews, this company deserves good advertisement!
Simply amazing!
Julia Fagá Alves / Google review
Simply amazing! Elena made what I thought impossible, possible.
Prezzi molto onesti.
Janet Calì / Google review
Di solito non lascio recensioni ma questo servizio merita assolutamente le 5 stelle, davvero efficiente, mi sono trovata benissimo. Elena è molto disponibile, precisa e amichevole, pronta ad aiutare il cliente per qualsiasi informazione. Prezzi molto onesti. Consiglio fortemente questo servizio per chi ne necessita, grazie Elena!
Quick response and very fast service
Andres Ortiz / Google review
Absolute star! Quick response and very fast service in getting us an apostille for a marriage certificate. Trustable and clear all along the way, cannot recommend these guys any higher.
This is an excellent service, highly efficient, which keeps its word.
Martine Ronsac / Google review
This is an excellent service, highly efficient, which keeps its word. In view of an international marriage to be celebrated in France, my fiancé and I required an apostille for his NYC birth certificate. Foreign Documents Express replied forthwith to my request with a clear time frame for procurement. They also kept us informed throughout as to the progress of the procedure. And then they delivered, right on time. Who, as they say in the trade, could ask for anything more ?
Fast, friendly and best bang for your money.
peter kurt / Google review
The absolute best - fast, friendly and best bang for your money. I would repeat any day!
Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
D
ana Bar /Google review
I highly recommend their services. Elena is fast, quick response and price is very reasonable.
I recommend this company highly, without reservation!
Oscar Jaeger /Google review
I needed to get an apostille for the death certificate of my client's father and Foreign Documents Express was able to obtain one practically overnight. The fee for their service was very reasonable. In addition, Elena was conscientious and courteous: after mailing the apostilled document to me and tracking it and learning that it had been left at my front door, she even wrote to me to make sure that I had actually received it. I recommend this company highly, without reservation!
Super fast and super efficient service.
Karan Gupta Consulting /Google review
You will not be able to find a better service than this. Super fast and super efficient service. Very reasonable and fair cost. Uber responsive to any query. Would highly recommend their services. For someone who has done their homework with other consultants, let me assure you that they are the best at what they do.
FDE provided excellent service
william Emanuel /Google review
FDE provided excellent service when I needed my documents authenticated at the Chinese consulate.
