Colorado Hague apostille
Navigating the Colorado apostille process for personal and business documents is a critical step for those engaging in international transactions. By using the Colorado apostille services of Foreign Documents Express, individuals and businesses can ensure a smooth and efficient legalization process, making their documents legally recognized and valid in foreign countries.
Hague apostilles can be applied to many kinds of documents, e.g. birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce records, documents notarized by a Colorado notary public, etc. However, to be eligible for a Colorado State apostille, your document must originate from the State of Colorado.
In the State of Colorado, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by staples. It is signed by the Secretary of the State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the State of Colorado. Colorado apostilles are issued in English/Spanish/French.
As of April 2, 2018, the Secretary of State issues a combined single certificate of authentication. In countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the certificate serves as an apostille.
Colorado apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 10 bus. days + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
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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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Birth certificates
Colorado apostille requirements for birth certificates
To be eligible for Colorado apostilles, Colorado birth certificates must be certified copies issued by the Colorado Department of Pubic Health and Environment.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate, contact the Colorado Department of Health and Environment: Birth, death, and other vital records | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado is a "closed record" state. That means that birth certificates are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the birth certificate: registrant, spouse, parents, adult children, siblings, legal representatives. Proof of relationship is required.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado 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 a Colorado apostille.
Death certificates
Colorado apostille requirements for death certificates
To be eligible for a Colorado apostille, a Colorado death certificate must be a certified copy issued by the Colorado Department of Pubic Health and Environment.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of a death certificate, contact the Colorado Department of Health and Environment: Birth, death, and other vital records | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado is a "closed record" state. That means that death certificates are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of a death certificate: spouse, parents, adult children, siblings, legal representatives. Proof of relationship is required.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado 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 a Colorado apostille.
Marriage records
Colorado apostille requirements for marriage certificates
To qualify for a Colorado apostille, your marriage certificate must be a certified copy issued by the county clerk or recorder in the county where the marriage license was originally filed.
Notarized copies are not accepted for apostille purposes.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a copy of a Colorado marriage certificate, contact the county clerk and recorder’s office where the marriage license was issued. Requests can typically be made in person, by mail, or online.
Colorado is a closed record state, meaning marriage certificates are not public records and access is limited to authorized individuals.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado 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 a Colorado apostille.
Divorce records
Colorado apostille requirements for divorce records
To qualify for a Colorado apostille, your divorce judgment must be a certified copy issued by the district court in the county where the divorce was finalized.
Notarized copies are not accepted for apostille purposes.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of the divorce judgment, contact the district court in the county where the divorce was finalized: Trial Courts by County | Colorado Judicial Branch
Colorado is a closed record state, meaning divorce records are not public records and access is limited to authorized individuals.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado 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 a Colorado apostille.
Single status documents
Colorado apostille requirements for Single Status Affidavits
The State of Colorado does not provide official Single Status Certificates. Instead, you’ll need to create a Single Status Affidavit - a sworn declaration stating that you are currently single and legally eligible to marry - which must be signed and notarized by a Colorado notary public.
Because requirements can differ depending on the country, it’s a good idea for your fiancé(e) to confirm whether a specific format or additional information is necessary for the affidavit to be accepted.
Make sure the affidavit is correctly notarized with a jurat. If the document only includes the notary's signature and seal without a complete notarial certificate, it will not be accepted.
Below is the sample jurat certificate for the State of Colorado:
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
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 a Colorado apostille
Send the original notarized Single Status Affidavit along with the Order form by mail for a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Powers of attorney
Colorado apostille requirements for powers of attorney
Powers of attorney must be properly notarized by a Colorado notary public and must contain an acknowledgment with each signature on the document.
A properly notaratized Power of attorney has:
- Original signatures - not stamped or photocopied.
- A completed document - all blanks must be filled in or crossed out.
- A complete notary statement, including the state and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization.
Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial statement, will be rejected.
A Power of attorney may be in another language, the notary’s statement must be in English
Sample notarial statements:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the original notarized Power of Attorney to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Affidavits, consents, letters, etc.
Colorado apostille requirements for notarized documents (sworn statements, affidavits, consents, letters, etc.)
If you're seeking a Colorado apostille for a power of attorney, authorization, consent form, or affidavit notarized by a Colorado notary public, make sure the notarization is done correctly. The notary must attach the appropriate notarial certificate - either an acknowledgment or a jurat - based on the type of document. Any documents that only feature the notary’s signature and stamp, without the required notarial wording, will be declined.
A properly notaratized document must have:
- Original signatures - not stamped or photocopied.
- A completed document - all blanks must be filled in or crossed out.
- A complete notary statement, including the state and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization.
Your document may be in a foreign language, the notary’s statement must be in English.
Powers of attorney typically require an acknowledgment, whereas sworn statements and affidavits generally need a jurat.
Sample notarial statements:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the original notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
School diplomas and transcripts
Colorado apostille requirements for diplomas and transcripts
Academic documents such as diplomas, transcripts, verification letters, and school records from high schools, colleges, and universities in Colorado must be certified by a school official - such as a registrar, counselor, or principal - before being notarized by a Colorado notary public. Only after this process can the documents be submitted for an apostille.
The notary is required to include a complete notarial statement, typically an acknowledgment. Documents that contain only the notary's signature and stamp, without the appropriate notarial wording, will be rejected.
Here are sample notarial statements commonly used in Colorado for these types of documents:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
Colorado notaries are allowed to certify copies of the documents. However, before proceeding, confirm with the receiving foreign school or agency whether they accept a notarized copy. Many institutions require an original transcript signed by the school principal or registrar.
Below is a sample notarial certificate for an attested copy of a diploma or transcript.
Copy certification:
Email a copy of the notarized diploma/transcript for a free document evaluation.
If you are not able to get the document notarized by a Colorado notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the notarized diploma / transcript to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Passports, IDs
Colorado apostille requirements for copies of passports and IDs
To be eligible for a Colorado apostille, a copy of your passport or ID needs to be properly notarized by a Colorado 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.
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
Option 2:
In the State of Colorado, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Colorado notary public and request a "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy certification:
If you are not able to get a copy of your passport / ID notarized by a Colorado notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the notarized document along with the Order form by mail for a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Driving records
Colorado apostille requirements for driving records
To be eligible for a Colorado apostille, a driving record should be a certified copy issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of a Colorado driving record, contact the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles: Motor Vehicle Record | Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle
Please note: Motor Vehicle Records are also known as MVRs or Driving Records. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles maintains driving records that reflect activity posted to the driver record for the past seven years.
You need to purchase a certified copy of your MVR. Certified copies will be sent via postal mail.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the certified driving record by mail along with the Order form for a Colorado apostille.
Background checks
Colorado apostille requirements for background checks
To be eligible for a Colorado apostille, the background check should issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Department of Public Safety and notarized.
Where to get a notarized copy eligible for an apostille?
Background checks are issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Department of Public Safety: Employment and Background Checks | Colorado Bureau of Investigation
There are two types of background checks issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Department of Public Safety: "Individual Public Request - by Fingerprints" and "Individual Public Request - by Name and Date of Birth"
If you are requesting the background check by name and date of birth (link: Public Request for Criminal History Record Information), check the box "Do you need the response notarized?"
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the original notarized background check and the Order form by mail for a Colorado apostille.
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.
Articles of incorporation, organization, certificate of incorporation
Colorado apostille requirements for Articles of Incorporation / Organization
The Colorado Articles of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization for LLCs) is the official document filed with the Colorado Secretary of State to establish your business as a legal entity. While it confirms your company’s formation, it does not reflect current status - for that, you’ll need a Certificate of Good Standing.
For apostille or legalization purpuses, you must submit a certified copy issued by the Colorado Secretary of State. Notarized copies are not accepted.
Usually, getting an apostille for incorporation documents involves two steps - first, getting the document, then submitting it for an apostille.The process can be confusing. While corporate agents only get documents and apostille companies only process apostilles, we handle both. We can get articles of incorporation and/or a certificate of good standing with an apostille, making everything fast and easy for you.
Order online a certified copy of your company's Colorado Articles of Incorporation / Organization and/or a Colorado Certificate of Good Standing with a Hague apostille(s). The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325 per document, processing time: 2-3 weeks.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado apostille
If you have a certified copy and our free document evaluation confirmed that it is eligible for an apostille email /send by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille.
Certificate of good standing /certificate of status
Colorado apostille requirements for Certificates of Good Standing (Status)
The purpose of the apostilled Certificate of Good Standing (Certificate of Status) is to prove to foreign governments that your Colorado corporation or LLC was formed and is in good standing with the State of Colorado and is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado.
A Certificate of Good Standing doesn’t expire, but if the entity’s status changes then the Certificate is no longer valid. The Certificate reflects the status of the record at the time the Certificate was created.
Colorado Certificates of Good Standing ordered online are eligible for apostilles. Just email the PDF file to us. Notarized copies are not accepted.
Usually, getting an apostille for Certificates of Good Standing (Status) involves two steps - first, getting the document, then submitting it for an apostille.The process can be confusing. While corporate agents only get documents and apostille companies only process apostilles, we handle both. We can get your company's Certificate of Status with an apostille, making everything fast and easy for you.
Order online a certified copy of your company's Colorado Articles of Incorporation / Organization and/or a Colorado Certificate of Good Standing (Status) with a Hague apostille(s). The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325 per document, processing time: 2-3 weeks.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado apostille
If you have the Certificate of Good Standing and our free document evaluation confirmed that it is eligible for an apostille email /send by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille.
Corporate by-laws, LLC operating agreements
Colorado apostille requirements for copies of Bylaws and Operating agreements
The original Bylaws or Operating Agreement is kept as part of the company’s internal records.
Option 1:
If you need an apostille for a copy of the Bylaws or Operating Agreement, you’ll need to prepare an affidavit stating that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the company’s original Bylaws or Operating Agreement (Sample corporate affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer and properly notarized by a Colorado notary public.
Colorado has strict requirements for notarization. The notaries must do more than just sign and stamp the document - they must also include a complete notarial certificate, either an acknowledgment or a jurat.
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
Option 2:
In the State of Colorado, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Colorado notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy certification:
If you are not able to get the bylaws / operating agreement notarized by a Colorado notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send a copy of the bylaws / operating agreement and the original notarized affidavit or an attested copy of the bylaws or operating agreement along with the Order form by mail for a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Corporate powers of attorney, authorizations
Colorado apostille requirements for corporate powers of attorney
Corporate Powers of attorney must be properly notarized by a Colorado notary public and must contain an acknowledgment with each signature on the document.
A properly notaratized Power of attorney has:
- Original signatures - not stamped or photocopied.
- A completed document - all blanks must be filled in or crossed out.
- A complete notary statement, including the state and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization.
Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial statement, will be rejected.
A Power of attorney may be in another language, the notary’s statement must be in English
Sample notarial statements:
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the original notarized Power of Attorney to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Corporate resolutions, minutes
Colorado apostille requirements for copies of Company resolutions and minutes
The original Company Resolutions and Minutes are usually kept as part of the company’s internal records. To obtain apostilles for copies of such documents, there are a couple of options.
Option 1:
If you need an apostille for a copy of a Resolution or company Minutes, you’ll need to prepare an affidavit stating that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the documnet (Sample corporate affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer and properly notarized by a Colorado notary public.
Colorado has strict requirements for notarization. The notaries must do more than just sign and stamp the document - they must also include a complete notarial certificate, either an acknowledgment or a jurat.
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
Original Resolutions and Minutes can also be apostilled if they are properly notarized by a Colorado notary.
Option 2:
In the State of Colorado, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Colorado notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy certification:
If you are not able to get a company Resolution or Minutes notarized by a Colorado notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send a copy of the Resolution / Minutes and the original notarized affidavit or an attested copy of the document along with the Order form by mail for a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Corporate stock ledgers and share certificates
Colorado apostille requirements for copies of Stock Ledgers and Share Certificates
The original Stock Ledger and Share Certificates are kept as part of the company’s internal records.
Option 1:
If you need an apostille for a copy of the Stock Ledger and Share Certificates, you’ll need to prepare an affidavit stating that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the company’s original Stock Ledger and Share Certificates (Sample corporate affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer and properly notarized by a Colorado notary public.
Colorado has strict requirements for notarization. The notaries must do more than just sign and stamp the document - they must also include a complete notarial certificate, either an acknowledgment or a jurat.
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
Option 2:
In the State of Colorado, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Colorado notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy certification:
If you are not able to get the Stock Ledger / Share Certificates notarized by a Colorado notary, we can have a copy of the document(s) notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send a copy of the Stock Ledger and/or Share Certificates and the original notarized affidavit or an attested (notarized) copy of the Stock Ledger and Share Certificatesalong with the Order form by mail for a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
Certificates of Incumbency
Colorado apostille requirements for Certificates of Incumbency
To be eligible for apostille, Certificates of Incumbency must be properly notarized by a Colorado notary public.
A properly notaratized document has:
- Original signatures - not stamped or photocopied.
- A completed document - all blanks must be filled in or crossed out.
- A complete notary statement, including the state and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization.
Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial statement, will be rejected.
A Certificate of Incumbency may be in another language, the notary’s statement must be in English
Sample notarial statements:
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Remotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send the original notarized Certificate of Incumbency to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Colorado apostille. You can also email an electronically / remotely notarized document.
IRS Forms 6166, tax documents
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 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.
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.
Certificates to Foreign Government, documents issued by U.S. federal agencies
It is a federal document!
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.
The states do not issue apostilles for federal documents. These documents requre federal apostilles issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Please note that these documents do not need to be notarized.
How to get your criminal background check from the FBI?
Get a federal apostille
Email an electronically certified document or send the original document by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
As of April 2, 2018, the Secretary of State issues a combined single certificate of authentication. In countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the certificate serves as an apostille.
Colorado apostilles cannot be obtained for improperly notarized documents. This includes cases where the notary appears to have exceeded his or her statutory authority, such as engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
Sometimes apostille and authentication requests for notarized power of attorney documents (POAs) intended for use in Mexico contain legal conclusions by the notary, including statements about the legal capacities of the parties involved. Some POAs indicate that the notary has read and explained the legal meaning of the document to the grantor. Unless the notary is also an attorney licensed to practice law in Colorado, notarizing these types of documents constitutes the unauthorized practice of law.
A Colorado Public Notary can make a certified copy for government documents issued out-of-state (birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, etc.)
Can a remotely notarized Power of Attorney be apostilled in Colorado?
Yes. Remotely/electronocally notarized documents can be apostilled. As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.
Does the State of Colorado issue electronic apostilles?
No. The State of Colorado issues paper apostilles only.
Are Colorado apostilles issued for documents in foreign languages?
Yes. But the notarial statement must be in English.
Can a Colorado apostille be verified?
Yes. Here is the link to the page where you can verify a Colorado apostille.
Can a CO apostille be rejected by a foreign country because it is not ribboned to the document?
According to the brochure issued by the Hague Convention (which clarifies many issues pertaining to apostilles), "failure to affix an Apostille to the public document in a particular manner is not a basis for refusing the Apostille".
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Not me / Matthew / Google review Feb.2025
This company does what it advertises. They even Fedex'd my original apostille documents directly to Manila and they were waiting for me when I got there. I literally landed in Manila late Monday night and Tuesday morning I was submitting my paperwork for a SRRV retirement Visa. I am soooo happy I found this company - definitely worth every penny I spent.
Outstanding service...
Yuval Bugajski / Google review
I own a relocation agency in Paris, and for many French administrative procedures, birth and marriage certificates are crucial. Elena's outstanding service has been invaluable because obtaining these documents from Paris by ourselves is impossible.
Elena is professional, accurate and reliable. I've had the pleasure of working with her on numerous occasions, and I can confidently say she's someone you can completely trust, which is essential in any business partnership.
Highly recommended!
100% recommended!
Rosannys Ruíz / Google review
They processed my request to apostile documents from Wyoming and delivered them on time. 100% recommended!
We are so happy that we had such easy going and positive experience
Ann / Google Review
Thank you for your professional work, Elena! We have got our apostille recently and we are so happy that we had such easy going and positive experience, I thought before that the word “apostille” it must be complicated for sure, but your approach and wonderful work has completely changed my opinion:)
I would give 10 stars if possible!
Elie Himy / Google Review
I would give 10 stars if possible! I am applying for a visa in Spain and was given 10 days by the government to provide some apostilled documents. Foreign Documents Express was very responsive and helpful and were able to provide the necessary documents apostilled on such a short notice. I highly recommend their services. Thank you again!
Excelente
Diana Castillo / Google Review
Excelente
Fast dependable company
STEVE wilkinson / Google Review
Fast dependable company. NYC document sent and received at my door in a week. Thanks for your help.
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
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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.
