It is essential to obtain an apostille on your vital records if you were born in South Carolina and need to use your birth certificate or other documents abroad. This certification verifies the authenticity of your birth certificate and other vital records, ensuring their universal recognition in countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention.

Only certified and recently issued original copies can receive an apostille in South Carolina. Certified copies of vital documents, dating back to records after 1915, can be obtained from the South Carolina Vital Records offices.

Globeia guides you through each step of the South Carolina apostille process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Apply with Globeia today for expert assistance instead of navigating the complexities of the apostille process on your own.

Verifying South Carolina Documents for Apostille Certification

Follow these guidelines to make your South Carolina (Charleston, Columbia, or other) documents internationally valid internationally. Begin by getting your original documents signed from the issuing authority and getting them notarized by a South Carolina Notary, except for vital records.

For birth, death, and marriage certificates, no notarization is needed, so you can simply get certified copies from the Vital Records Division. Certified copies of business records are issued by the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Division of Business Filings.

You will have to go to the Probate Court, County Clerk's Office, or the Vital Records Division of South Carolina for marriage and divorce papers. By checking and preparing documents according to these guidelines, you will be able to get them apostilled for international use.

Obtaining a South Carolina Apostille While Abroad

Outside the U.S. but need your South Carolina documents apostilled? Don't worry, we will handle the apostille process on your behalf here in South Carolina.

Globeia specializes in assisting clients like you who are outside the U.S. and want to apostille their South Carolina documents in just a few simple steps. You only have to submit your information on the Globeia website and tell us about the documents you want to get apostilled.

Globeia's professionals will help you get started, contact you for further details, and submit your document to the South Carolina Secretary of State. Post submission, we also provide constant updates about your document apostille application. You can rest assured that their documents will be properly authenticated and prepared for acceptance in the country where they are needed.

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FAQs

Is notarization required for obtaining an apostille?

Notarization isn't always necessary for an apostille, but it depends on the document type and destination country's requirements.

Will an apostille stamp issued in South Carolina be recognized internationally?

Yes, as long as it complies with the requirements of the Hague Convention, an apostille from South Carolina is usually accepted internationally.

Can a copy of the document be apostilled instead of the original?

Depending on the particular requirements of the issuing body, a copy of the document may be apostilled in place of the original in certain circumstances.

How can Globeia assist with obtaining apostille for documents?

Globeia assists with document apostille by managing documents, providing process guidance, and guaranteeing adherence to apostille regulations across various countries.

Who issues an Apostille in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the Secretary of State's office is responsible for issuing Apostilles. For a document to be eligible for an Apostille, it must be original or issued in the South Carolina State . The South Carolina Secretary of State's Office, specifically the Authentications department located at 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29201, handles the issuance of Apostilles.