Application for Authentication or Apostille
Certifying Documents for Foreign Use
Secretary of State Index Department
Prior to submitting documents to be certified for foreign use, please ensure they have been notarized by an Illinois
Notary Public or certified by the proper official.
• Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates – Must be certified by the County Clerk or local
registrar where the birth, death, or marriage occurred.
• Divorce Decree – Must be certified by the Circuit Clerk of the Court that filed the decree.
• Diplomas and Transcripts – Must contain an original signature of a school official and be notarized by an Illinois
Notary Public. (Include a statement of acknowledgment.)
FEE: $2 per document payable to the Secretary of State.
Customer Name (please print): ________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________
Country or Countries you need the documents(s) certified for: _______________________________________________
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