Apostille / Authentication
Apostille or Authentication Certificate
Why did I get Apostille / Authentication?
A foreign government, school, employer or other organization may require authenticated documents.
What do I do next?
Confirm which country will use the document and follow the correct issuing jurisdiction’s process. Kentucky can authenticate qualifying Kentucky public documents.
Does Apostille / Authentication need to be notarized?
Some documents may need notarization or other certification before apostille/authentication; the required chain depends on the document.
Where does it go?
For qualifying Kentucky documents, the Kentucky Secretary of State handles apostilles/authentications.
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