Certified Copies & Apostilles

What is a Certified Copy?

A Cerified Copy is a duplicate of any certificate or document filed with any Secretary of State's office with an attached certification page stating it as being a "true and official copy".

For example, a certified copy of your Certificate of Incorporation or Formation would consist of an additional certification page signed by the Secretary of State. The certification page states that the attached copy of your document is a "true and correct copy of your Certificate of Incorporation or Formation on file with the Secretary of States office".

Many financial institutions and other jurisdictional offices (business licensing, etc.) may require that you provide them with a certified copy of your formation documents.

If you would like to obtain a Certified Copy of a previously filed certificate or document, order here.

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a special form of certificate or document certification which is being used outside of the United States. An apostille further authenticates the certified copy of a certificate or document for use internationally (overseas).

An apostille is only recognized by those countries which are members of the Hague Convention of 1961 Abolishing the Requirement for Legalization of Foreign Public Documents.

If you would like to obtain an Apostille for a previously filed certificate or document, order here.

If you would like to include a Certified Copy and/or an Apostille with your new incorporation or LLC formation order, just add them in the additional services section of your new formation order. Or, if you would like more information, you can call and speak with one of our specialists at: (866) 421-8416.