Legalizations & Authentications Corporation Service Company® defines legalization and authentication work as a domestic service since it involves Embassies and Consulates within the United States. This includes all documents being used outside of the U.S. including: state issued documents(e.g. good standing certificates, certified copies, etc.) and commercial documents (e.g. powers of attorney, affidavits, etc.). Legalization is the certification by the foreign embassy or consulate of the country where the document will be used. An Authentication is the official signature certification process of the U.S. Department of State. Some state and county offices also refer to their certification process as an authentication. A Notary, Clerk of Court, and/or the Department of State, depending on what the foreign country requires, can accomplish authenticaton. Legalized documents must go through a series if authentications, depending on the state and the foreign country. All legalized documents must be notarized and possibly certified by the clerk of the county and possibly certified by the Department of State. The authentication step by the Department of State will depend upon whether the consulate/embassy has jurisdiction over the state where the documents originated. Contact your CSCSM Customer Service Representative at 800-927-9800 now to initiate your legalization or authentication order. |
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