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Important Information
In 1961 many nations joined together to create a simplified method of "legalizing" documents for universal recognition in each other's countries. Members of the conference, referred to as the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement for Legalization of Foreign Public Documents, adopted a document referred to as an Apostille that would be recognized by all member nations.
Documents sent to member nations, completed with an Apostille at the state level, may be submitted directly to the member nation without further action.
Documents sent to non-member nations requiring a Certification of the signature of the state's public official at the state level, will need to be transmitted to the Office of Authentications of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. for the authentication of the State Official's signature if requested by the receiving country.
DISCLAIMER:
We are not lawyers and do not give legal advice. For legal inquiries please contact an attorney or your local bar association.
ID REQUIREMENTS:
Each signer must present at least one of the forms of ID listed below. The ID must be current or, if expired, have been issued the last 5 years; contain the signer's photograph, personal description, and signature; and bear a serial or other identifying number.
1- Driver's License or nondriver's ID card issued by U.S.A
2- U.S. Passport.
3- U.S. Military ID Card that contains all required elements stated above, (The common Access Card CAC is not acceptable).
4- Driver's License issued in Mexico or Canada.
5- Foreign Passport stamped by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
6- Inmate ID Issued by the California Dept. of Corrections.
