What is an apostille?

  • A North Carolina apostille is a certification issued by the NC Secretary of State’s Authentication Office that validates the authenticity of a document for use in foreign countries.

  • An apostille ensures North Carolina issued documents are recognized legally in over 100 foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention.

  • The North Carolina Secretary of State issues Apostilles.

  • Apostilles can be issued to all public and private documents including birth certificates, marriage certificates, adoption documents, death certificates, corporate records, school transcripts, notarized documents, etc.