An Apostille or an Authentication certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal and position of the official who has executed, issued or certified a document. An Apostille or an Authentication enables a document issued in one country to be recognized as valid in another country. Depending upon the type of document needing an apostille will determine if the document requires notarization. If notarization is needed, be sure to use the correct notarial certificate for the document. Also note that the Secretary of State and/or USDOS requires that the notarization is 100% correct and compliant in order to provide the apostille.
Mindy Strum is a Certified Apostille Agent with 10+ years as a notary public in the state of Florida. Florida Notary Public, LLC DBA Apostille FLA provides apostille services from each state and the USDOS.
