It’s very common, so nobody should feel alone if you receive a letter along with the return of the documents you submitted to the Secretary of State to obtain an apostille. The most frustrating thing may be that you received this letter weeks (maybe longer) after you submitted your documents, and need to start the process from the beginning. Florida Notary Public, LLC can take the frustration out of the process and make it a successful experience, or if you want to try again on your own, keep these things in mind:
- Photocopies of vital statistic documents will not be accepted. They must be originals or “certified copies”.
- If you’re submitting original vital statistic documents, be sure to have the correct updated versions.
- Be sure that any documents requiring notarization are done perfectly. The notarial certificates must include all the detailed elements.
- Ensure that you submit your documents with the correct submission forms from the SOS (Secretary of State) office, and all details are clearly written.
- A payment to the Secretary of State in the correct amount must be included. The cost per document can vary, based on the type of document/s submitted. For example, court documents may cost more than others.
- If you’re submitting certified/notarized translated documents, the language in the certification/notarization must be inclusive of what the SOS requires.
- For notarized documents, the notary who notarizes must be commissioned in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office.
