Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana Apostille services
- How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Indiana?
- How can I authenticate Indiana university degree certificates for use abroad?
- How can I authenticate notarized documents in Indiana for use abroad?
- How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Indiana?
- What documents can be certified in Indiana with an Apostille Stamp?
- Will an apostille stamp from Indiana be accepted abroad?
- Where can I find more information about certifying Indiana documents?
- How can I get an Apostille on an Indiana Certificate of Good Standing?
- How can I obtain a new certified copy of an Indiana birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Indiana Attestation and Apostille Services?
How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Indiana?
Apostille stamps for birth, death and marriage certificates issued in Indiana can be obtained from the Secretary of State in Indianapolis.
Certificates must be issued by Vital Records at the Indiana State Department of Health or a County Health Officer.
For further information about obtaining apostille stamps on Indiana vital records, see:
Apostille Indiana Vital Records
How can I authenticate Indiana university degree certificates for use abroad?
Original Indiana diplomas and other academic records should be certified in the presence of an Indiana notary, often by the record officer of the school. Once certified by an Indiana notary, the notarized transcript or diploma can be submitted to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office for an Apostille Stamp.
Indiana university degree certificates, course transcripts and high school diplomas can also be authenticated as notarized copies. A true copy is certified by a notary (this can often be done from a scan without having to submit the original) and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Washington DC Secretary of State. Authenticated documents can also be attested by the embassies of Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.
For further information, see:
University Degrees and School Records
How can I authenticate notarized documents in Indiana for use abroad?
Documents certified by an Indiana notary can be submitted to the Secretary of State in Indianapolis for an Apostille. A properly completed notarial certificate is required.
How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Indiana?
Indiana Apostilles are normally processed in 2-3 business days
What documents can be certified in Indiana with an Apostille Stamp?
Documents signed by Indiana officials and notaries public can be certified in Indiana for official use outside the United States, including vital record certificates (e.g. birth, death, marriage certificates), state police background checks, educational certificates, university diplomas and notarized private documents (e.g. power of attorney).
Documents signed by Federal officials including FBI Background Checks must be submitted directly to the Authentication Division of the U.S. Department of State.
Will an apostille stamp from Indiana be accepted abroad?
If documents are required for submission to the authorities or consulate of a signatory country of the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille stamp affixed by the Secretary of State of Indiana will generally be recognized directly as confirming authenticity, although a certified translation may also be required if presenting to a country that does not have English as an official language.
If documents are required for presentation in a country that is not a signatory to the apostille convention (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Taiwan, Vietnam), then an apostille stamp is not valid. Documents will need to be authenticated at State level in Indiana, then by the State Department Authentication Division, and finally by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the United States. A Certified Translation may also be required.
Where can I find more information about certifying Indiana documents?
For further information about Indiana apostilles and authentications or to obtain a quote for assistance submitting your documents, with free eligibility pre-check, international collection and delivery by courier, please contact us or send us your documents using our Online Quotation Form.
How can I get an Apostille on an Indiana Certificate of Good Standing?
An Indiana Certificate of Existence (formerly a Certificate of Good Standing) certifies that an Indiana entity is active and in good standing and can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Indiana Secretary of State.
How can I obtain a new certified copy of an Indiana birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille?
Indiana birth and death certificates can be obtained by phone or by mail from the Indiana Department of Health - Vital Records or in person from Local Health Departments
Birth and death certificates may also be ordered online from VitalChek:
VitalChek - order Indiana birth and death certificates online
Indiana birth and death certificates are restricted. Certified copies are available to the person named on the certificate and close relatives only.
Indiana marriage certificates can be obtained from the Court Clerk of the County where the marriage licence was issued:
Indiana Court Clerks (PDF)
Isarey can obtain marriage certificates from all Indiana counties on behalf of clients requiring an Apostille Stamp. Please contact us for assistance.
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Indiana Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.
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