Documents such as court orders, notarized agreements, educational records, vital certificates, and business letters, need an apostille to support their validity in foreign countries. These documents usually hold no legal weight in international settings without an apostille.

A simple method to check the type of verification required for your documents is confirming if your destination country is a Hague Convention member. Only an apostille is required if it is a member country but the lengthy authentication and legalization process will be needed for non-members. This is very important as non-member countries do not have the technology to verify apostilled documents so they rely on Embassy legalization. These procedures have to be followed very carefully as they are needed to apply for visas, adoption, marriage registration, employment, and international business licenses.

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Why Was My Apostille Application Rejected?

The Arkansas secretary of state rejects apostille requests for reasons such as:

Documents that have yet to be translated from a foreign language into English Old documents with ineligible contents
Improperly notarized documents that are missing the notary public’s details Public Documents without an Arkansas elected official's signature or seal.
Documents issued by the US Department of State as they require a Federal apostille.

What Notarization Guidelines Should I Follow?

Your notarized documents must comply with the following Arkansas Secretary of State guidelines:

The documents must bear the signature and seal of an Arkansas-elected public official.
An acknowledgment certificate must be included for each signature on the document.
The translator's signature must be notarized in case of translated documents.

We will provide you with mailing instructions to send your notarized documents to our office. The Globeia teams will manage communication with the Arkansas Secretary of State's office on your behalf, streamlining the process for a hassle-free apostille certification.

Using Globeia To Manage Your Arkansas Apostille Request

Your Arkansas apostille application will be managed by Globeia’s experts who have years of experience in international document verifications. Our team is eager to clear your doubts about the process and offer quick help with any aspect of your application.

We will submit your documents to the Secretary of State after conducting an in-depth review of your application. Apply today using the contact form below for Arkansas vital records, business, educational, and other document apostille.

FAQs

Can I provide a notarized photocopy of my birth certificate for verification?

No, you must provide the original certificate or a certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health's Vital Records office. A notary public cannot certify a photocopy of a vital or public document.

Do I still need to have a document translated if it's in a foreign language but notarized in English?

Yes, an English translation of the complete document must be included with the submission in the foreign language, along with notarization of this translation.

Can I track my apostille with Globeia?

Yes, you can track the status of your apostille request with Globeia. Simply contact their team or login to their online portal for updates on your request. Globeia also offers trackable mailing services.

Apostille Issuing Authority in Arkansas

The Arkansas Secretary of State issues apostille and authentication certificates to validate legal documents. Depending on the document type, different divisions handle the process: the Elections Division at State Capitol, Room 026, Little Rock for official seals on documents like marriage licenses, divorce certificates, and others, and the Business and Commercial Services Division at 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 250, Little Rock (one block east of the Capitol) for state-issued or notarized documents like diplomas and birth certificates.