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Corporate Documents Apostille
Corporate document apostilles authenticate U.S. business records for use abroad — for opening foreign bank accounts, registering a foreign subsidiary, signing international contracts, or bidding on foreign work.
Who needs it
- Companies expanding into foreign markets
- Businesses opening bank accounts overseas
- Owners registering a subsidiary or branch in another country
- Companies bidding on international tenders
How the process works
- 1Order certified copies from the Secretary of State
Certificates of good standing, articles of incorporation, and other filings can be ordered certified from the state's business division.
- 2Notarize other documents
Board resolutions, bylaws, and internal documents typically need to be notarized before apostille.
- 3State apostille
The state where the company is registered issues the apostille.
Required documents
- Certificate of good standing or articles of incorporation from the Secretary of State
- Notarized board resolutions or bylaws if applicable
Common mistakes
- Submitting an internal photocopy instead of a state-certified copy
- Forgetting to include the certificate of incumbency when the recipient requires it
- Missing corporate seal on documents that require one
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