Certify documents issued in Alabama for official use in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Isarey offers specialist assistance obtaining Alabama Apostilles and Authentications for documents needed for formal use outside the United States and for submission to foreign embassies and consulates.
Alabama apostilles and authentications are issued by the Authentication Division of the Alabama Office of the Secretary of State in Montgomery. Apostilles can be obtained for Alabama public documents bearing the signature and seal of an Alabama notary public, probate judge, or the current Alabama State Registrar.
Alabama apostilles can be obtained to authenticate Alabama vital records, Alabama university diplomas and school transcripts, Certificates of Existence (Good Standing), divorce certificates, notarized powers of attorney and other notarized and public documents.
- Alabama Apostille Stamps and Certifications can be obtained in 1 - 2 business days (Urgent Service)
- Isarey can obtain official copies of Alabama marriage and divorce certificates for clients requiring Apostilles.
- We also obtain Alabama Certificates of Good Standing (Certificates of Existence) and certified copies of business documents filed with the Secretary of State.
Alabama Documents that can be authenticated with Apostille Stamps
Alabama Vital Records
We arrange Apostilles, Authentications and Exemplifications for Alabama birth and death certificates issued by the Alabama State Registrar and copies of marriage certificates issued by the Alabama State Registrar and County Circuit Clerks. We can assist clients who need to obtain a copy of their Alabama marriage certificate.
Alabama Vital RecordsUniversity and School Certificates
Apostilles on Alabama University diplomas and High School certificates are obtained from the Secretary of the Secretary of State upon presentation of the original certificate certified by an Alabama notary public. Diplomas requiring certification for non-Apostille countries (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Taiwan) need additional certification by theprobate judge in the county of the notary's commission.
We can also obtain apostille stamps on good-quality scans of academic certificates and degrees by making notarized copies.
University and High School certificatesNotarized Documents
Apostille documents notarized by anAlabama notary public, including affidavits and powers of attorney. The notary public must have an active commission in Alabama. Notarized documents requiring a Certification for non-Apostille countries (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Taiwan) need additional certification by the
probate judge in the county of the notary's commission.
All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.Divorce Certificates
Alabama divorce certificates can be certified with an Apostille when signed by the current State Registrar. For assistance obtaining Alabama divorce certificates and certified judgements from Alabama divorce courts, please contact us.Alabama Corporate Documents
Apostille Alabama Certificates of Existence (Good Standing), Certificates of Formation and certified copies of business and incorporation documents filed with the Alabama Secretary of StateState Police and Local Police Records
Alabama Apostilles and Authentications can be obtained for State Police and Local Police criminal record certificates. Apostilles on FBI certificates must be obtained from the U.S. Department of State.Certified translations
Certified translations of Alabama documents required for submission abroad can be notarized and certified with an Apostille from the Alabama Secretary of State or in Washington DC (where it is often cheaper). We also provide certified translation services locally in all major jurisdictions, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, France and Mexico.
Certified TranslationsOther Alabama Documents
Other documents are eligible for an apostille stamp, including certificates of no impediment to marriage and single status, court and probate documents, medical certificates and driving licence certificate, when issued and/or certified by an Alabama official or notary public.
Alabama Apostille stamps are recognised directly by the consulates and authorities of countries that are members of the Apostille Convention without the need for any further authentication.
See list of Apostille Countries
Documents needed for submission to non-apostille countries require additional authentication by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC and then finally attestation by the embassy of the recipient country (Some embassies have waived the requirement for authentication by the U.S. Department of State).
Non-apostille countries include:United Arab Emirates -
Qatar -
Thailand -
Taiwan -
Vietnam
Federal documents, including FBI Background Checks and documents signed by U.S. Consular officials, should be submitted for apostille certification or authentication directly to the U.S. Department of State. State documents issued outside of Alabama require authentication in the state of issue.
As well as Alabama documents, we apostille Federal documents and state-issued documents issued across the United States:
Isarey assists private and corporate clients worldwide with the certification of documents in Alabama. We manage each process individually, starting with a free pre-check of your documents to confirm that everything meets the requirements of Alabama Apostille and Authentication.
- Free pre-check of your Alabama documents to ensure eligibility before submission;
- Secure international collection of original documents by insured courier for presentation in Alabama;
- Additional authentication at the U.S. Department of State and attestation at foreign embassies and consulates (where required);
- Certified translations valid for submission to Spain, Italy, Brazil, Portugal, France, Germany etc.
- International delivery of certified documents by courier;
- Assistance with notarization and county certifications in Alabama, and with obtaining new originals
For further information about authenticating Alabama documents and a free quotation, please contact us: