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Avoid Apostille Rejection: The Most Common Mistakes Explained

Avoid apostille rejection by learning the most common mistakes and how to fix them fast.

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Recent Certified Copy Required

After reviewing the documents you uploaded, it appears the vital record provided is older than 5 years.

Most foreign authorities require recent certified copies issued within the last 5 years for apostille processing.

Please order a new certified copy from the issuing state or county, or online through VitalChek:
https://www.vitalchek.com/

If, after review, your document is considered too old, please do not mail your documents yet.

Once you receive the new certified copy, upload a scan for review so we can confirm it is acceptable before you send the original.

Notarization Required

This can happen if, after reviewing the documents you uploaded, it appears a document is missing notarization or was notarized incorrectly.

Documents must include a proper notarial acknowledgment completed by a notary public to be eligible for apostille processing.

Please have the document properly notarized. A sample notarial acknowledgment is can be found below for reference:

National Notary Association

Individual Acknowledgement

Please do not mail your documents yet.

Once notarized, upload a scan for review so we can confirm everything is correct before you send the original.