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However, it's important to make one thing clear: You (the Notary) do not issue apostilles or attach them to documents. That is the role of the state agency authorized to issue apostilles, usually the Secretary of State's office.
+ What kind of public records can I get a Universal Apostille for? These types of 'public records' would include birth/death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, school transcripts and diplomas/degrees, among others.
If you need a Letter of Exemplification to get an Apostille, you should order a long form birth certificate. When you place your order for the birth certificate, make sure you clearly explain the reason for your request, and the Department of Health will determine if a Letter of Exemplification is also needed.
Whereas a notary is an individual that verifies the legal validity of a document's signatures, an apostille is a document that guarantees the international legality of a document.
If the notarization of the document is in English, the California Secretary of State can issue an Apostille.
Apostilles and authentication certificates verify signatures, stamps, or seals on important documents. These documents can include court orders, contracts, vital records, educational diplomas, and more.
An apostille is issued by your Secretary of State's office or Notary commissioning agency. The single apostille is the only certification needed. Once prepared and verified, the apostille is attached to and sent along with the notarized documents. Notaries cannot issue apostilles themselves.