Where can I get an apostille stamp in Georgia?
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is the only office authorized to issue apostilles in Georgia. Various apostille service providers are present throughout the city, but they cannot apostille your documents on behalf of the official authorities.
How long does it take to get an apostille in Georgia?
Once your documents are submitted, the GSCCCA processes apostilles within 1-2 business days. Globeia reviews documents before submission to help reduce the risk of avoidable delays caused by errors or missing documentation.
How do I obtain an apostille in Georgia?
You'll need to get a certified or notarized copy of your document, then submit it to the GSCCCA along with a cover letter that includes the destination country and your contact information. If you don’t want to physically visit the office, Globeia manages this entire process for you through a fully online portal.
How do I get a document notarized in Georgia?
You can get a document notarized by any commissioned Georgia notary public. Many banks, UPS stores, law offices, and shipping centers offer the service.
I have a degree from a Georgia university but I live abroad. Can I still get my diploma and transcripts apostilled and sent to my country?
Yes. If your diploma or transcripts were issued in Georgia, they can be apostilled through the GSCCCA regardless of where you currently live. They'll need to be notarized first before the apostille. Globeia handles the entire process remotely and can ship your apostilled documents internationally once complete.
How long is an apostille valid in Georgia?
Georgia apostilles themselves don't have an expiration date. But the receiving country or authority may have their own requirements about how recently the apostille was issued. Some might require documents apostilled within the last 6 to 12 months. Check with the foreign authority you're submitting to.
Can a notary apostille a document in Georgia?
No. Notaries in Georgia are not authorized to issue apostilles. A notary's role is to certify signatures. The GSCCCA is the only body that can attach an apostille to a Georgia document.
Where do I get a birth certificate apostille in Georgia?
Get a certified copy of your birth certificate from the Georgia Department of Public Health (if you were born in Georgia). Once you have the certified copy, it can be submitted to the GSCCCA for apostille. Globeia can manage the apostille portion of this process on your behalf.
Do all documents need to be notarized before getting an apostille in Georgia?
Not all of them. Vital records like birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are already certified by the issuing state or county office and don't need additional notarization. But private or corporate documents like powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, affidavits, translations, etc, do need to be notarized before they can be apostilled.
I was born in Georgia but I've lived in another state for years. Can I still use Globeia to apostille my Georgia birth certificate?
Yes. Your birth certificate was issued in Georgia, so it needs to go through the GSCCCA regardless of where you live now. Since Globeia's process is fully remote, your current state of residence doesn't matter. You'll just need to request a certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health first, then submit through Globeia's portal from wherever you are.