State of Alabama

The Authentication Office of the Alabama Department of the Secretary of State is responsible for providing authentication services on Alabama documents that will be used in foreign countries.

Documents for countries that are party to the Hague Convention Number 12 receive apostilles. Documents for all other countries receive certifications. The Alabama Authentication Office issues apostilles, authentications and certificates for a variety of  Alabama > documents, including: birth certificates, marriage certificates, statements of marital status, articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, certificates of merger, powers of attorney, patent applications, trademarks, diplomas, school transcripts, deeds, and assignments of interest.


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