Quick Answer

Can I apostille this?

The fastest way to know: run the 60-second wizard. Below are the most common yes / no / maybe cases we see.

Yes, we can apostille

  • Certified birth certificate from a state vital records office
  • Certified marriage certificate (civil record, not a church certificate)
  • Certified death certificate
  • Notarized power of attorney with proper notary wording
  • FBI Identity History Summary (Channeler PDF or paper report)
  • Certificate of Good Standing from a Secretary of State
  • Notarized diploma or transcript copy from the registrar
  • Court-certified copy of a court order or judgment

No, not in this form

  • A photocopy that has not been notarized or certified
  • A laminated document (removal usually damages the record)
  • A church-only marriage certificate without civil registration
  • An expired document that has been re-issued only electronically as an unsigned PDF
  • A document signed by a notary in a state where the notary is not commissioned

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  • Emailed transcripts or diplomas — usually need the sealed original or notarization
  • Foreign-issued documents already used in the U.S. — those go through the issuing country instead
  • Documents older than a year for consulate use — often accepted, sometimes rejected
  • Handwritten letters or affidavits — need a notary and often a state certification first

Still not sure?

Text a photo to 484.243.0846 and we'll tell you within the hour whether it can be apostilled — and what to do if it can't.