Overview
The speaker provides a detailed walkthrough of the components of an apostille document, explaining each section's content and purpose for authentication of documents intended for use abroad.
Parts of an Apostille Document
- The apostille title is issued by the Secretary of State and attached to the original document.
- The disclaimer at the top states the certificate is not valid for use within the United States, only for foreign countries.
- Box 1 identifies the country of origin (United States of America).
- Box 2 names the notary who notarized the original document.
- Box 3 states the capacity in which the person acted (e.g., notary public, county clerk).
- Box 4 shows the name associated with the signature and stamp (e.g., Amber Gist).
- Box 5 indicates where the apostille was processed (location, e.g., Austin, Texas).
- The date of completion is clearly shown (e.g., July 26).
- Box 7 lists who processed the apostille (e.g., Secretary of State representative).
- The individual apostille number appears (blurred for confidentiality).
- Box 9 contains the seal, stamp, and representative’s signature.
- A red seal at the bottom authenticates both pages by overlapping them.
- All states’ apostilles follow a similar format, though details may differ.
Apostille Certification Process
- The process is straightforward, though some study is recommended to fully understand it.
- Once completed, the apostille and documents are returned to the client or the destination country.
Additional Support and Contact Information
- The speaker invites questions in the comments and offers support via email or website, with contact details available in their bio.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Audience is encouraged to submit questions for further clarification or assistance.