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Apostille Services Arkansas
Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents.
How to Get an Apostille in Arkansas (if you choose to do it yourself)
Prepare Your Document
Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health (Vital Records) or the county clerk/court that issued it.
Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, school records, etc.): Must be notarized by an Arkansas notary public.
Verify the Certification
The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Submit to the Arkansas Secretary of State
Apostilles in Arkansas are issued by the Arkansas Secretary of State – Business & Commercial Services Division.
Documents may be submitted in person or by mail to the Little Rock office.
Include Payment
Payment by check or money order made payable to “Arkansas Secretary of State,” or credit/debit card if submitting in person.
Provide Return Method
By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return.
In person: You can request same-day pickup or mailing.
Processing Time
In person: Often same day.
By mail: Generally 5–7 business days plus mailing time.
Mailing Address:
Arkansas Secretary of State
Business & Commercial Services Division – Apostille
1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72201
If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services!
Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services
Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC?
If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters!
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille:
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Death Certificates
Divorce Decree
Single Status Affidavit
Background Checks (Local, State, FBI)
Power of Attorney
Copy of Passport
Copy of Driver License
Transcripts
Diplomas
Authorization Letter
Travel Consent Letter
Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Good Standing
Certification of Free Sale
Certification of Origin
Corporate Power of Attorney
Commercial Invoice
* Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc.
* Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents.
Embassy Legalization, Apostille Services, Authentication Services Worldwide
Embassy & Apostille Services is able to provide Apostille Services Nationwide USA. We are headquarted in Washington DC. We also provide Worldwide service for any federal documents that require legalization from an embassy in DC, or services from the US Department of State, such as FBI background checks. We come to you, notarize, and facilitate the process for your documents!
Apostille | Authentication | Embassy Legalization Services available Worldwide for Documents going through the US Department of State. Same day services are available.
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Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide
International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country.
Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961.
Embassy Legalization Services
We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency.
The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country.
We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication:
Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity.
The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services.
General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category.
The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country.
Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out.
The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required.