Notary apostille: consents, authorizations, letters, etc.

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Obtaining an apostille for notarized documents in the United States can differ based on the type of document and the state where it was notarized. While all states require proper notarization — whether performed in person or via remote notarization (not in all states) — some states also mandate additional legalization steps, such as county-level certification, before issuing an apostille. The process and responsible authority can vary widely. This page offers a clear, state-by-state breakdown of apostille requirements for notarized documents, helping you understand each step and complete the process with confidence.

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Arizona apostille requirements for notarized documents

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The documents must be properly notarized. Remote online notarizations are acceptable for apostilles, provided the notarial certificate includes the required statement: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology."

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 (either one may be used):

Certificate of Acknowledgment:

(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)

State of Arizona        )
County of _________  )
On this ____ day of ____________, 20____, before me personally appeared ________________, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the above/attached document.
 
(seal)                             ____________________
                                          Notary Public

Jurat:

(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified of diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)

State of Arizona     )
County of . . . . . . .    )

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)

(seal)                                        _________________

                                                 Notary Public 

importantFor remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".

important If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should specify which signature(s) are being notarized.

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Send the original notarized document by mail or email a remotely notarized document for an Arizona apostille.

What does an Arizona apostille look like?
Sample of Arizona apostille certificate for document legalization

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.

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price 4Arizona apostille: $175

USPS Priority mail (within the U.S.): free
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Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail

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Arkansas

Arkansas apostille requirements for notarized affidavits, consents, letters, etc.

arkansas notary apostille

If you need to obtain an Arkansas apostille for a power of attorney, authorization, consent, or affidavit notarized by an Arkansas notary public, ensure that the document is notarized properly. Depending on the document, the notary must include either an acknowledgment or a jurat. Documents that only have a notary’s signature and stamp - without the notarial certificate — will be rejected.

 If the notarized document is drafted in a foreign language, it must be accompanied by an English translation, with a translator's affidavit. The translators signature must be properly notarized. 

Remotely (electronically) notarized documents cannot be apostilled.

Certain records, such as birth certificates, death certificates, and court-issued documents, cannot be notarized and must be certified by the appropriate state agency before an apostille can be issued.

Below are sample certificates of acknowledgment and jurat for the State of Arkansas and a sample translator's affidavit with a notarial statement:

Certificate of Acknowledgment:

(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)

State of Arkansas        )
County of _________  )
 
On this ____ day of ____________, 20____, before me _________ (name of the notary), the undesigned notary, personally appeared ________________ (name(s) of signer(s) ), known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
 
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
 
(Seal)                             ____________________
                                          (Notary Public Signature)
My commission expires ____________________

Jurat:

(for sworn statements, affidavits)

State of Arkansas     )
County of . . . . . . .    )

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )

(Seal)                                        _________________

                                                 (Notary Public Signature) 
My commission expires: _________________________

Translator's Affidavit:

I, _______________ (name of translator), affirm that the above is a true and perfect translation of the original document (insert type: diploma, transcript, etc.)
 
___________________
(Translator's Signature)             (Date)
 
State of Arkansas        )
County of _________  )
 
On this ____ day of ____________, 20____, before me _________ (name of the notary), the undesigned notary, personally appeared ________________ (name(s) of signer(s) ), known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
 
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
 
(Seal)                             ____________________
                                          (Notary Public Signature)
My commission expires ____________________

importantRemotely notarized documents are not aligible for Arkansas apostilles. The documents must be signed in front of the notary. 

important If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.

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Send the original notarized document by mail for an Arkansas apostille.

What does an Arkansas apostille look like?

In the State of Arkansas, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the  Seal of the Secretary of State. Each apostille has the name of the country the document is intended for.

Price, processing time, order form

price 4Arkansas apostille: $175

USPS Priority mail (within the U.S.): free
More shipping options in the Order Form

Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail

order form 3Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to

Foreign Documents Express
331 Newman Springs Rd., Bldg. 1
4th Floor, Suite 143
Red Bank, NJ 07701

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.

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California

California apostille requirements for notarized documents (sworn statements, affidavits, consents, letters, etc.)

california notary apostille

If you need to obtain a California apostille for a power of attorney, authorization, consent, or affidavit notarized by a California notary public, ensure that the document is notarized properly. Depending on the document, the notary must include either an acknowledgment or a jurat. Documents that only have a notary’s signature and stamp - without the notarial certificate - will be rejected.

 Acknowledgment: The signer must personally appear before the notary to be identified and to declare that the signature on the document is their own and that they signed willingly. While it's common for the signer to sign in front of the notary, it's not always necessary; the document can be signed beforehand.The purpose of an acknowledgment is to ensure the signer is who they claim to be and has voluntarily signed the document.

Here is a sample California Certificate of acknowledgment.

Jurat: In California, a jurat is used to notarize documents where the signer is swearing to the truthfulness of the contents of the document. This typically involves an oath or affirmation administered by a notary public. Jurats are commonly used for affidavits, declarations, and other legal documents where a sworn statement is required.

Here is a sample California Jurat.

tip apostilleOnly the signer's printed name should appear on the acknowledgment and jurat forms. No title, no signer's signature.

tip apostille The acknowledgment/jurat can be on a separate page or printed on the document.

importantRemotely notarized documents: California law requires a person to appear personally before a notary public to obtain notarial acts like acknowledgments or jurats. This means the party must be physically present before the notary public. A video image or other form of non-physical representation is not a personal appearance in front of a notary public under current California State law.

importantElectronically notarized documents: California notaries public are authorized under current law to perform notarizations on documents electronically as long as all the requirements for a traditional paper-based notarial act are met, including the use of a seal for all but two specific documents used in real estate transactions.

important If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.

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What does a California apostille look like?
California Hague apostille

In the State of California, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by staples. It is signed by the California Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the Office of the Secretary of State. California apostilles are issued in English/French/Spanish.

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price 4California apostille: $175

USPS Priority mail (within the U.S.): free
More shipping options in the Order Form

Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail

order form 3Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to

Foreign Documents Express
331 Newman Springs Rd., Bldg. 1
4th Floor, Suite 143
Red Bank, NJ 07701

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Colorado

Colorado apostille requirements for notarized documents (sworn statements, affidavits, consents, letters, etc.)

colorado notary apostille

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:

  1. Original signatures - not stamped or photocopied.
  2. A completed document - all blanks must be filled in or crossed out.
  3. 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.)

State of Colorado
County of _________ 
 
This record was acknowledged before me on  ____________, 20____  by  ________________ (name(s) of individual (s) ). 
 
_________________________
(Notary's official signature)
 
_________________________       (Notary seal)
(Title of office)
 
_________________________
(Commission expiration)
 

Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):

(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)

State of Colorado
County of _________ 
 
Signed and sworn to [or affirmed] before me on  ____________, 20____  by  ______________ (name(s) of individual (s) making statement). 
 
_________________________
(Notary's official signature)
 
_________________________        (Notary seal)
(Title of office)
 
_________________________
(Commission expiration)
 

Witnessing or attesting a signature:

(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)

State of Colorado
County of _________ 
 
Signed before me on  ____________, 20____  by  ________________ (name(s) of individual (s) making statement). 
 
_________________________
(Notary's official signature)
 
_________________________     (Notary seal)
(Title of office)
 
_________________________
(Commission expiration)
 

importantRemotely/electronocally notarized documents: As long as a document has been notarized correctly by a Colorado remote/electronic notary, it is eligible for an apostille.

important If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.

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What does a Colorado apostille look like?
Hague apostille from 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.

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price 4Colorado apostille: $175

USPS Priority mail (within the U.S.): free
You will find more shipping options in the Order Form

Processing time: app. 10 bus. days + mail

order form 3Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to

Foreign Documents Express
331 Newman Springs Rd., Bldg. 1
4th Floor, Suite 143
Red Bank, NJ 07701

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Connecticut

Connecticut apostille requirements for for notarized documents (sworn statements, affidavits, consents, letters, etc.)

connecticut notary apostille

If you need a Connecticut apostille for a power of attorney, authorization, consent form, or affidavit that has been notarized by a Connecticut notary public, it’s important to ensure the notarization is properly completed. The notary must include the correct notarial certificate - either an acknowledgment or a jurat - depending on the nature of the document. Documents that only bear the notary’s signature and seal, without the proper notarial language, will be rejected.

Although the main document may be written in another language, the notarial certificate must be in English.

Below are examples of acceptable Connecticut notarial certificates:

Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (Individual):

(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)

State of Connecticut
County of _________    ss. (Town/City)
 
On this the ___ day of ____, 20___, before me, _________, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared __________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
 
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand.
 
_________________________
Signature of the Notary Public
 
_________________________        (Notary seal)
Date Commission Expires:
 
 

Sample short form Connecticut Acknowledgment (Individual):

(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)

State of Connecticut
County of _________   ss. (Town/City)
 
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me  this ____ (date) by _______ (name of person acknowledged) . 
 
_________________________
Signature of the Notary Public
 
_________________________        (Notary seal)
Date Commission Expires:
 
_________________________
Printed Name of Notary Public
 

Copy certification by document custodian:

(for copies of educational documents, passports, IDs, etc.)

 
State of Connecticut
County of _________ 
 

I, ( Name of Custodian of Original Document ), hereby swear (or affirm) that the attached copy of ( Description of attached document, title, or type of document ) is a true and accurate copy of a document in my possession.

_____________________________________ (signature)

_____________________________________ (Print Name)

_____________________________________ (date)

 
Subscribed and sworn to [or affirmed] before me on  ____________, 20____ . 
 
_________________________
Signature of the Notary Public
 
_________________________        (Notary seal)
Date Commission Expires:
 
_________________________
Printed Name of Notary Public
 

importantRemotely/electronocally notarized documents: TBD

important If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.

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What does a Connecticut apostille look like?
Connectictu apostille

Please be aware that, starting in 2025, Connecticut apostilles will feature a new design: a blue border composed of small Connecticut seals.

In the State of Connecticut, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the State of Connecticut.

Price, processing time, order form

price 4Connecticut apostille: $175

USPS Priority mail (within the U.S.): free
More shipping options in the Order Form

Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail

order form 3Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to

Foreign Documents Express
331 Newman Springs Rd., Bldg. 1
4th Floor, Suite 143
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