Wisconsin Apostille FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Wisconsin Apostille services

How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Wisconsin?

Apostilles for certified copies of Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates issued by the The Wisconsin Vital Records Office is responsible for Wisconsin vital records including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Wisconsin Vital Records OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) or Order Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates from the County Register of Deeds. Wisconsin County Register of DeedsExternal link (opens in new tab) can be obtained from the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison.

For further information about obtaining apostille stamps on Illinois vital records, see:
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How can I authenticate Wisconsin university degree certificates for use abroad?

Degree certificates, diplomas and other academic records issued by the University of Wisconsin can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Wisconsin Secretary of State. Original copies of documents signed by a University of Wisconsin Registrar and/or President can be authenticated directly without notarization.

Diplomas and transcripts issued by other Wisconsin universities, high schools and colleges must be certified by a Wisconsin notary, The student record must be first certified by the school’s registrar or other authorized faculty member with the signature and the title of the authorized faculty member, then the authorized faculty member’s signature must be notarized by a Wisconsin Notary Public and a notarial certificate attached to the school record.

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How can I authenticate notarized documents in Wisconsin for use abroad?

Powers of attorney, affidavits and other documents certified by a Wisconsin notary public with an Wisconsin Notarial StatementExternal link (opens in new tab) can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Wisconsin Secretary of State. The document can be in a foreign language, although the notarial statement must be in English. Wisconsin documents can also be notarized remotely online for apostille authentication.

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How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Apostilles are normally obtained in 3 - 4 business days

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What documents can be certified in Wisconsin with an Apostille Stamp?

The Wisconsin Secretary of State will issue Apostille Stamps to authenticate documents certified by Wisconsin public official or notary, including Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates, court documents, university and school documents, certificates of status and notarized powers of attorney.

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Will an apostille stamp from Wisconsin be accepted abroad?

If documents are required for submission to the authorities or consulate of a signatory country of the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab), an apostille stamp affixed by the Secretary of State of Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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.

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Where can I find more information about certifying Wisconsin documents?

For further information about Wisconsin 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.

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Can Wisconsin Apostilles be obtained on documents not written in English?

Documents in languages other than English may be authenticated in Wisconsin, provided that they have been duly notarized with a compliant notarial statement written in English.

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How can I get an Apostille on a Wisconsin Certificate of Good Standing?

A Wisconsin Certificate of Status, confirming that a Wisconsin entity is in good standing with regard to state filing requirements, can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Secretary of State. A certified Certificate of Status can be obtained from Apply for a Wisconsin Certificate of Status (Good Standing) Department of Financial InstitutionsExternal link (opens in new tab)

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How can I obtain a new certified copy of a Wisconsin birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille?

Certified copies of Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained online from VitalChek:
Order certified copies of Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates. VitalChek - order Wisconsin vital records onlineExternal link (opens in new tab)

Certificates can also be requested from the The Wisconsin Vital Records Office is responsible for Wisconsin vital records including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Wisconsin Vital Records OfficeExternal link (opens in new tab) by mail, from the local Milwaukee and West Allis City Health Offices (birth certificates and death certificates issued since 2013) and from county Register of Deeds.

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Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Wisconsin Attestation and Apostille Services?

You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:

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How can I obtain an Apostille for a Wisconsin Certificate of Incorporation?

Certified copies of Articles of Organization and Association can be obtained from the Apply for a Wisconsin Certificate of Status (Good Standing) Department of Financial InstitutionsExternal link (opens in new tab) and authenticated with an Apostille stamp from the Wisconsin Secretary of State.

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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.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

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