Resources with information about Apostilles and document authentication
The links below are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.
AD
Andorra
Apply for an Andorra Criminal Record Ceritificate
Apply for an Andorra Criminal Record Ceritificate
Apply online for an Andorran Criminal Record Certificate (Certificat d’antecedents penals).
Register of apostilles issued in Andorra
AR
Argentina
Apply online - Argentina Criminal Record Certificate (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales)
Apply online - Argentina Criminal Record Certificate (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales)
Website in Spanish. Same-day service available.
Verify Argentine Apostille Stamps (in Spanish)
Verify Argentine Apostille Stamps (in Spanish)
Verify Apostille Stamps issued by the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship or College of Notaries
AW
Aruba
Certificate of Good Conduct
Certificate of Good Conduct
Apply online for an Aruba Certificate of Good Conduct
AU
Australia
NSW Application for a Birth Certificate
NSW Application for a Birth Certificate
You can use this online form to apply for a birth certificate for a person born in NSW You can apply for a copy of your own birth certificate or your child's birth certificate.
Northern Territory - Apply for birth, death or marriage certificate
Northern Territory - Apply for birth, death or marriage certificate
This page has information on how to apply for a birth, death, or marriage certificate in the Northern Territory.
Queensland - Birth, death and marriage certificates
Queensland - Birth, death and marriage certificates
Apply for a Queensland replacement birth certificate, marriage certificate or death certificate
South Australia - Births, Deaths and Marriages
South Australia - Births, Deaths and Marriages
Apply for a birth, marriage or death certificate
Tasmania - Births, Deaths and Marriages
Tasmania - Births, Deaths and Marriages
Births, Deaths and Marriages registers and maintains Tasmanian birth, death, marriage, relationship and change of name records. It also issues certificates and provides information to approved applicants.
Western Australia - Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Western Australia - Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
The Registry creates and preserves records of Western Australian births, deaths, marriages and changes of name. Eligible customers are able to apply for certificates from these records to be used for a range of legal, personal and historical purposes.
Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) to Marriage
If you're going overseas to get married, you may need an Australian Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) proving that you're free to marry. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) can issue CNIs. To apply for a CNI, you and your partner need to provide supporting documentation. At least one person applying for the CNI must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) - National Police Checks
Australian Federal Police (AFP) - National Police Checks
The AFP provides National Police Checks. Applications may be made online for residents of the Australian Capital Territory, Australian immigration purposes
, where the applicant resides overseas
, overseas employment
, visa applications for overseas travel.
NSW Police Force - National Police Check
NSW Police Force - National Police Check
The NSW Police Force allows applications from NSW residents aged 14 years and above to apply for a National Police Check for visa, adoption, employment
Queensland Police Service - National Police Certificate
Queensland Police Service - National Police Certificate
A National Police Certificate (NPC) conducted by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is based on a search of the person’s name against the criminal history records held by police services Australia-wide
South Australia Police - Apply for a police record check
A police record check provides a summary of your offender history in Australia.
Tasmania Police - Police History Record Checks
Tasmania Police - Police History Record Checks
Tasmania Police provides a consent based Police Record Check enquiry service for residents of, or employees based in, Tasmania. The Record Check is used primarily for the purpose of employment, occupation-related licensing, registration, voluntary work or personal information.
Victoria Police - National police record checks
Victoria Police - National police record checks
Victoria Police provides a service to all Victorians who wish to obtain a National Police Certificate for employment, voluntary work and occupation-related licensing or registration purposes.
Western Australia Police Force - National Police Certificate
Western Australia Police Force - National Police Certificate
A National Police Certificate (NPC) contains a list of a person’s disclosable court outcomes and pending charges from all Australian police jurisdictions. This includes traffic and non-police prosecuted matters.
Verify an Australian Apostille
Verify an Australian Apostille
Verify an Australian Apostille issued from the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
AT
Austria
Online form to apply for a criminal record certificate
Apply online for an Austrian Criminal Record Certificate (Strafregisterbescheinigung). To apply online for a criminal record certificate, you will need to be registered with ID Austria. The applicant must appear in person at the responsible authority at least once except when applying online (ID Austria or EU Login), either when they submit their application or when they collect their certificate, in order to verify their identity.
Applications can also be made at your local state police department (Landespolizeidirektion), police department(Landespolizeikommisariat), Mayor's Office or at Austrian Embassies and Consulates abroad.
Applications can also be made at your local state police department (Landespolizeidirektion), police department(Landespolizeikommisariat), Mayor's Office or at Austrian Embassies and Consulates abroad.
BS
Bahamas
Company Search
Company Search
Search the database of Bahamian company files and documents
Order Company Documents
Order Company Documents
Order documents for International Business Companies and Regular Bahamian Companies
Apply for a Police Character Reference
Police Character References (Criminal Record Certificates) from The Bahamas may be requested online. Applicants must be Bahamian citizens,18 years old or older, and applying for themselves.
BD
Bangladesh
Police Clearance Certificate
The Police Clearance Certificate for the Bangladeshi citizens residing in abroad is issued from the respective Police Station in Bangladesh. Applicants need to apply directly or through nominated relatives in Bangladesh. You will require a Bangladeshi Mobile number to apply for a police clearance directly. If you do not have a Bangladeshi Mobile number, you can have someone apply on your behalf.
BB
Barbados
How to Order Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
How to Order Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
Applications for Barbados birth, death and marriage certificates are made at the Registration Department, Supreme Court. Applications can be submitted in person or by post. For assistance obtaining certificated in Barbados for legalization and apostille stamping, please contact us
Apply for a Police Certificate of Character
Apply for a Police Certificate of Character
Apply online for a Barbados Police Certificate of Character. Certificates are issued digitally with a QR code for verification and will sent by email within 24-hours. They can then be certified by a Barbados notary and authenticated for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Registrar of Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property.
Foreign Representatives in Barbados
Foreign Representatives in Barbados
Foreign Embassies and High Commissions in Barbados
Non Resident Foreign Missions to Barbados
Non Resident Foreign Missions to Barbados
Foreign Representatives in Barbados - Non-Resident embassies and High Commissions
BE
Belgium
Notaries of Belgium
Notaries of Belgium
The civil law notaries’ main activity is drawing up authentic deeds. By authenticating agreements, the civil law notary gives them a special value that private contracts do not have: as an authentic form of evidence and as regards their enforceability.
BJ
Benin
Foreign Embassies in Benin
Foreign Embassies in Benin
List of embassies and diplomatic missions in Benin
BM
Bermuda
Registry General
Registry General
Order a Bermuda birth, death or marriage certificate. You can order copies of certificates in person at the Registry General. If you live outside of Bermuda you can order a birth certificate by completing a Certificate Order Form and sending it to the Registry General.
BO
Bolivia
Verify Bolivian Apostille
BW
Botswana
Botswana Police Clearance Certificates
Botswana Police Clearance Certificates
A Police Clearance Certificate confirms the absence of a criminal record in Botswana. Certificates are available to all inhabitants of Botswana and foreigners who have stayed in Botswana for 6 months or more. Applicants may submit their request in person, post, or courier to the Criminal Record Bureau of the Botswana Police Service.
Isarey can obtain Botswana Police Clearance Certificates for clients requiring an Apostille Stamp for use abroad. Please contact us for information.
Isarey can obtain Botswana Police Clearance Certificates for clients requiring an Apostille Stamp for use abroad. Please contact us for information.
VG
British Virgin Islands
How to obtain a certified copy of a BVI Birth Certificate
Applications for certified copies of BVI birth certificates can be made online. Certificates are delivered by mail or can be collected in person. Isarey can submit and collect applications on behalf of clients requiring BVI apostille stamps.
Obtain a certified copy of a BVI Marriage Certificate
Applications for certified copies of BVI marriage certificates can be made online. Certificates are delivered by mail or can be collected in person. Isarey can submit and collect applications on behalf of clients requiring BVI apostille stamps.
BVI Police Certificates
BVI Police Certificates
BVI Police Certificates, showing an absence of a criminal record in the British Virgin Islands, are obtained by applying in person at Road Town Police Station.
Isarey can submit applications on behalf of clients outside the BVI for subsequent authentication with an Apostille Stamp.
Isarey can submit applications on behalf of clients outside the BVI for subsequent authentication with an Apostille Stamp.
BG
Bulgaria
Find a notary in Bulgaria
Apostille Verification
Apostille Verification
Verify an already issued Apostille certificate
Apostille Check
Apostille Check
CA
Canada
Certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad
Certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad
Canada does not issue certificates of non-impediment to marriage. If necessary, the Authentication Service Section or, depending on the country, a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate can prepare a statement in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.
Alberta - Order a birth, death or marriage certificate
Alberta - Order a birth, death or marriage certificate
Applications for certified copies of Alberta birth, death or marriage certificates can be submitted by mail.
British Columbia - order birth, death and marriage certificates
British Columbia - order birth, death and marriage certificates
British Columbia birth, death and marriage certificates can be ordered online, by mail or in person.
Ontario - order birth, death and marriage certificates
Obtain certified copies of Ontario birth, death and marriage certificates
Quebec Certificates and copies of acts of civil status
Quebec Certificates and copies of acts of civil status
A certificate or a copy of an act can be obtained for births, deaths and marriages occurring in Quebec
Toronto Police Service - Criminal Record Check
Toronto Police Service - Criminal Record Check
A Criminal Record Check is an electronic document issued by the Toronto Police Service that indicates an applicant has no criminal convictions in the National Repository of Criminal Records maintained by the RCMP.
Vancouver - Police Information Checks
Vancouver - Police Information Checks
Police Information Checks are available to Vancouver residents by appointment. Certificates list criminal convictions from CPIC and/or local databases.
Calgary - Police Information Checks
Calgary - Police Information Checks
Calgary Police Information Checks (PIC) are provided on a Calgary Police Service certificate letter and will include a Canada-wide Criminal Record History.
Edmonton - Police Information Check
Edmonton - Police Information Check
Edmonton's online Police Information Check application process is fully electronic, including the results.
Apply for a Canadian Criminal Record Check
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police issue name-based and fingerprint-based (certified) record checks.
Verify an Apostille issued in Ontario
Use this service if you want to verify an Apostille certificate issued in Ontario, Canada.
Verify an apostille issued by Quebec
Verify an apostille issued by Quebec
Verify an apostille issued by Competent Authority of Quebec (in French)
KY
Cayman Islands
Order certified copies of Cayman Islands birth, death and marriage records
Order certified copies of Cayman Islands birth, death and marriage records
Cayman Islands birth, death and marriage certificates may be ordered online from the Vital Statistics office through the Cayman Islands Government General Registry website. All certificates issued by the may be validated and authenticated online.
Obtain a Search Report for a Cayman Islands Company
Obtain a Search Report for a Cayman Islands Company
Search for Company information online – Reports available online are, Basic Information, List of Directors for the company and a Detailed Search Report which is a summary of the company’s constitutional documents
Order Certified Copies of Certificates
Order Certified Copies of Certificates
Certified Copies of Certificates or Good Standing, Incorporation, Incumbency and Existence are available for Cayman Islands companies from the Cayman Islands Business Portal. Before you can use the Portal, you must first verify that you are authorised to file the statutory documents for your company, and you will be asked to provide proof of your identify as part of your registration.
Police Clearance Certificate Online Application
Police Clearance Certificate Online Application
Police Clearance Certificates showing an absence of a criminal record in the Cayman Islands can be obtained from the Criminal Records Office of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service. Applications can be submitted online. Certificates can be issued in a PDF which will sent by email - this PDF certificate can then be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp.
Verify a Cayman Islands Apostille
Verify a Cayman Islands Apostille
Cayman Island Apostilles can be verified online
CL
Chile
Chile Apostille Verification
Chile Apostille Verification
CO
Colombia
Apostille or Legalization Verification
CR
Costa Rica
Public officials whose signatures can be authenticated with Apostilles
Public officials whose signatures can be authenticated with Apostilles
List of public officials in Costa Rica whose signatures are registered with the Ministry of External Relations and Worship for authentication with Apostille Stamps (in Spanish)
Obtain Costa Rica birth, death and marriage certificates
Obtain Costa Rica birth, death and marriage certificates
Apply online to obtain a digital copy of Costa Rican birth, death and marriage certificates. These can then be certified by the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones and authenticated with an Apostille stamp by the Ministry of External Relations and Worship. (in Spanish)
Apply online for a Costa Rica Criminal Record Certificate
Costa Rican police background checks (Hoja de Delincuencia / Certificado de Antecedentes Penales) can be obtained online with a Costa Rican electronic signature or with a username and password that can be obtained from judicial offices. Applicants from outside Costa Rica, who do not have an electronic signature, should apply to their nearest Costa Rica embassy.
Foreign embassies and consulates in Costa Rica
Foreign embassies and consulates in Costa Rica
List of foreign diplomatic missions to Costa Rica (in Spanish)
Verify Costa Rica Apostilles
Verify Costa Rica Apostilles
Online verification of Apostilles issued by the Costa Rica Ministry of External Relations and Worship (in Spanish)
HR
Croatia
Registry offices in Croatia
Registry offices in Croatia
Digital copies of Croatian birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the local Registry Office in Croatia.
Criminal record certificates
Criminal record certificates
If the police background check is required abroad or by an international organisation needs to be legalised by an Apostille certificate, the criminal record certificate must be requested at the headquarters of the Ministry only, in order for the certificate to contain the signature of an authorised civil servant and the official stamp of the Ministry. Police certificates can also be obtained by applying to your nearest Croatian embassy.
CY
Cyprus
Re-issue of birth certificate
Re-issue of birth certificate
To obtain a copy of a Cypriot birth certificate online, you will need to register at Cy Login. If you are already a registered user, you will also need to authenticate your profile through your electronic banking system (eBanking) or by visiting a Citizen Service Centre (CSC) or a Citizen Center (KE.PO. - District Post Offices).
Certificates may also be obtained by contacting the nearest Cyprus embassy.
Certificates may also be obtained by contacting the nearest Cyprus embassy.
Marriage certificates - Cypriot Municipalities
Marriage certificates - Cypriot Municipalities
For the issuance of a true copy of a marriage certificate for a marriage conducted by a Municipal Authority in the Republic of Cyprus, you should contact the relevant Municipal Authority that has issued the marriage certificate.
Non Impediment Certificates
The certificates are issued by the Cypriot authorities and are a confirmation that no marriage has taken place in the Republic pursuant to the marriage law, that no religious marriage has been d and that no valid Civil Union has taken place. The Cypriot authorities issue a certificate for Cypriot citizens and third country nationals residing in Cyprus. For EU citizens, no certificate is issued by the Cypriot authorities.
Certified Copies and Certificates for Cyprus Companies
Certified Copies and Certificates for Cyprus Companies
Certified copies of company documents and certificates can be obtained online though the e-filing system of the Registrar of Companies, including Certificates of Incorporation, Certificates of Commencement of Business, Certificates of Directors and Shareholders, and Certificates of Good Standing.
Previous Convictions Registry
Cyprus Criminal Record Certificates are issued by the Cyprus Police to citizens of the Republic of Cyprus and to aliens residing legally in the Republic of Cyprus for at least six months. Non-Cypriot citizens will need to provide a copy of their residence permit (Yellow or Pink slip).
Criminal Record Certificates
Criminal Record Certificates
Instructions for obtaining a Cyprus Criminal Record Certificate
CZ
Czechia
Issuing Documents from the Register of Vital Records (certificates of birth, marriage, and/or death)
Issuing Documents from the Register of Vital Records (certificates of birth, marriage, and/or death)
Certified copies from the Register of Vital Records (birth, marriage and death certificates) are issued by the Office of Vital Records in the Municipality where the birth, death or marriage occurred (offices of city districts in Prague). Copies of birth certificates for Czech citizens born abroad can be obtained from the special register maintained by the Office of the Municipal District of Brno-střed.
Certificates are also available from your nearest Czech embassy
Isarey can obtain certified copies of Czech death, marriage and birth certificates locally on behalf of clients requiring an Apostille stamp - please contact us for assistance.
Certificates are also available from your nearest Czech embassy
Isarey can obtain certified copies of Czech death, marriage and birth certificates locally on behalf of clients requiring an Apostille stamp - please contact us for assistance.
Registration of deaths in the Czech Republic
Registration of deaths in the Czech Republic
In the event of death, the relevant registry office must make an entry regarding this registry event in the registry book and issue a death certificate for the deceased.
Excerpt from the Criminal Register (in Czech)
Excerpt from the Criminal Register (in Czech)
Czech Criminal Record Extracts (Výpis z rejstříku trestů) are available online through the Citizen Portal (with eGovernment mobile key, bank identity, mojeID). Extracts can also be obtained in person from any Czech POINT office (in Czech) or from aboard by applying to your nearest Czech embassy
Foreign missions to the Czech Republic
Foreign missions to the Czech Republic
Foreign embassies and consulates in the Czech Republic
DK
Denmark
Danish educational certificates and diplomas
Danish educational certificates and diplomas
My Skills and Qualifications File contains your educational certificates and diplomas. You find your Danish digital educational certificates and diplomas from the following education:
- Primary school from October 2017 onwards
- Secondary education (stx, htx, hhx, hf) from 2004 onwards
- Vocational school courses from May 2021 onwards
- FGU from October 2021 onwards
- AMU (adult vocational training programmes) from 1990 onwards.
Certificate of Baptism and Birth
A Certificate of Baptism and Birth (Fødsels- og Dåbsattest) is available to persons who have been baptized in the Church of Denmark (excluding Southern Jutland).
If you need a certificate that certifies birth, you must order a Certificate of Personal Data instead.
Certificates of Baptism and Birth are available from your local registrar
If you need a certificate that certifies birth, you must order a Certificate of Personal Data instead.
Certificates of Baptism and Birth are available from your local registrar
Certificate of Personal Data
Certificates of Personal Data (Personattest) replace Birth and Baptism Certificates for persons not baptized by the Church of Denmark and are available to anyone whose birth was registered in Denmark. You can get the certificate in Danish or Danish/English.
Certificates of Personal Data confirm current civil information on a person's birth, name, marital status and death, including place of birth registration, names of parents, your present name, date of marriage and registering authority, last parish of residence if deceased.
Certificates of Personal Data always show most recently recorded information. If you need to document previously registered information, for example previous names, you will need an "Access to register".
If you have a MitID, you must order the Certificate of Personal Data online. The certificate can be delivered online or by post (paper certificate with physical stamp and signature). It can also be collected from your local registrar in Denmark.
If you do not have a MitID, the certificate can be ordered from the church office.
Certificates of Personal Data confirm current civil information on a person's birth, name, marital status and death, including place of birth registration, names of parents, your present name, date of marriage and registering authority, last parish of residence if deceased.
Certificates of Personal Data always show most recently recorded information. If you need to document previously registered information, for example previous names, you will need an "Access to register".
If you have a MitID, you must order the Certificate of Personal Data online. The certificate can be delivered online or by post (paper certificate with physical stamp and signature). It can also be collected from your local registrar in Denmark.
If you do not have a MitID, the certificate can be ordered from the church office.
Access to Register (in Danish)
An "Access to Register" (Registerindsigt) is a complete printout of the information registered in the Civil Registration Office. The document, Access to Register is not a certificate, but an overview of the Personal Data (current and previous), including birth, name, children, marriage and death.
The Access to Register is not signed or stamped by any authority.
The Access to Register is not signed or stamped by any authority.
Marriage certificates
You are entitled to a Marriage Certificate issued by the Danish National Church if you are married in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Denmark. If you were married at the town hall (civil marriage), you must contact the Citizen Service Center in your municipality to get a Marriage Certificate. If your present marital status is divorced, you cannot request a Marriage Certificate. Marriage Certificates may also be issued by other religious communities in Denmark, but are not valid for authentication with an Apostille stamp if issued before 2023.
Death certificates - 1993 onwards (in Danish)
Death certificates - 1993 onwards (in Danish)
Certified Death Certificates are available from the Danish Health Data Authority (deaths occurring from 1993 onwards)
Death Certificates - deaths before 1993 (in Danish)
Death Certificates - deaths before 1993 (in Danish)
The Danish National Archives have death certificates from 1840.
Order certificates from the Danish Central Business Register
Certified copies of company documents are available online with a MitID or by contacting the Register’s customer support, including:
- Certificates of Incorporation (Registreringscertifikat) certifying that a business has been established under Danish law.
- Articles of Association (Vedtægter
- Company Financial Statements
Certificate of criminal record
Certificate of criminal record
If you are staying or have previously stayed in Denmark, you can request an international certificate of criminal record. Certificates can be ordered by email or online. You can order a private criminal record in Danish, English, German, French and Spanish. However, if your criminal record is not clean, you will only receive it in Danish.
Verification of legalisations/Apostilles issued by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Verification of legalisations/Apostilles issued by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To verify the authenticity of a legalisation/an apostille issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, please enter date and number of apostille.
DO
Dominican Republic
Notarial services offered at U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo
This service is available to U.S. citizens and to foreign nationals who need to have documents notarized for use in the United States. Notarial services are provided by appointment only.
ET
Ethiopia
Authentication and Verifications of Documents - to use in Germany
Authentication and Verifications of Documents - to use in Germany
The certification of a signature is done by acknowledging or uting the signature before the consular officer. A name signature can only be authenticated if it is uted before the consular officer. In both cases, the personal appearance of the person whose signature, name signature or hand sign is to be certified is required.
Translation and legalization of documents - to use in Italy
In order to be enforceable in Italy, deeds and documents issued by the Ethiopian Authorities must be legalized by the Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa (Consular Office), after being legalized by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
FI
Finland
Order a Birth certificate
You can use your birth certificate to give proof of your official date of birth. Order online (self-service) with an online banking code or mobile certificate, by email or by phone
Order a Marriage Certificate
You can use a marriage certificate to prove that a marriage has been registered in Finland. Order online (self-service) with an online banking code or mobile certificate, by email or by phone
Report on family relationships
A report on family relationships shows the heirs of a deceased person and may consist of several different certificates issued by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Evangelical Lutheran Church and Orthodox Church. The report includes the following data on the subject: current and former names, personal identity code, municipality of birth, marital status and municipality of residence, information on spouses and children, including parents and siblings. Reports are available in Finnish or Swedish.
Order a Life certificate
Finnish Life certificates includes the following information about a person: Current and former names, personal identity code, information that the person is alive, municipality of residence and permanent address. It does not include information on family relationships. You can use a certificate of life to give proof of your basic information and your existence at the certificate's time of issue. You need the certificate for purposes such as estate inventory if you are the heir or the beneficiary of the deceased person.
Order a Civil status certificate
You can use a civil status certificate to prove your marital status. This certificate shows whether you are married, in a registered partnership, unmarried, divorced or widowed.
Apply for a Finnish Criminal records extract
Apply for a Finnish Criminal records extract
Finnish Criminal Record Extracts can be obtained from the Legal Register Centre. Paper certificates are required if the certificate is to be legalized or authenticated with an Apostille. If there is no data on criminal records, the extract can be issued in English, German, French or Spanish.
FR
France
Decree No. 2021-1205 of 17 September 2021 on the legalisation and apostille of public documents
Decree No. 2021-1205 of 17 September 2021 on the legalisation and apostille of public documents
Regulatory provisions relating to the legalisation and apostille of French public documents - the decree defines legalization, apostille and public acts. Unless otherwise agreed by international commitment, any French public document intended to be produced abroad must be legalised. Legalisation is the formality by which the veracity of the signature of the author of the deed, the capacity in which the signatory of the deed acted and, where applicable, the identity of the seal or stamp with which the deed is affixed is attested.
Summary table of the current state of the law in matters of legalization (PDF)
Summary table of the current state of the law in matters of legalization (PDF)
This table concerns documents issued by French authorities which must be presented abroad. It lists, by country and document type, whether a French document requires an Apostille, Consular legalization or if the requirement for further authentication is waived by bilateral or international convention.
Guidance: When someone dies in France
Guidance: When someone dies in France
The process when a British national dies in France, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Kbis Extract
Kbis Extract
The Kbis extract in France provides a certified identification snapshot of a French company. It is valid for 3 months from issue.
The Kbis confirms the identity and address of the company, its business activity, legal form, SIREN identification number, Directors etc. It also confirms whether or not insolvency proceedings have been brought against the company. A Kbis Extract can be certified for presentation abroad by Apostille at the Court of Appeal or legalized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Kbis confirms the identity and address of the company, its business activity, legal form, SIREN identification number, Directors etc. It also confirms whether or not insolvency proceedings have been brought against the company. A Kbis Extract can be certified for presentation abroad by Apostille at the Court of Appeal or legalized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Apply online for the French National Criminal Record Certificate
Apply online for the French National Criminal Record Certificate
French National Criminal Record Certificate (Extrait du Casier Judiciaire Bulletin nº 3). Applications can be made online. May only be issued to the person concerned and may never be issued to a third party. French criminal record certificates are issued digitally and don’t need to be presented physically for apostille or legalization.
Find a notary in France
Find a notary in France
The French notaire is a legal specialist with a mission of public authority to draw up authenticated contracts on behalf of clients. They have the power to authenticate acts by affixing their seal and signature and issue notarial certificates in respect of documents and persons
GE
Georgia
Apostille/Legalisation Verification
Apostille/Legalisation Verification
DE
Germany
Certificate of no impediment to marriage (German nationals never resident in Germany)
Obtain a Certificate of no impediment to marriage for use abroad if you are a German national but have never been a resident or registered in Germany.
Guidance: When someone dies in Germany
Guidance: When someone dies in Germany
The process when a British national dies in Germany, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
GI
Gibraltar
Order duplicate birth, death and marriage certificates
Order duplicate birth, death and marriage certificates
Order duplicate copies of Gibraltar marriage certificates, death and birth certificates.
Certificates of Good Standing (PDF)
Certificates of Good Standing (PDF)
A Certificates of Good Standing is a certificate issued upon request in relation to a company that is compliant with all filing requirements stipulated in the Companies Act. It will only be issued to those companies that are fully up to date with all of their statutory filings.
Company Profiles (PDF)
Company Profiles (PDF)
A Company Profile is a summary of the latest information on a Company. This includes: Registration Number, Name of Company, Incorporation Date, Date on which the last Annual Return was filed, Year-end date of last Accounts / Abridged Balance Sheet filed, Registered Office address, Status of the Company i.e. whether it is in liquidation, pending striking-off or has been struck-of, Details of Share Capital, Details of Shareholders, Details of Directors, Details of Secretary, Details of any Charges registered against the Company
Apply for a Gibraltar Criminal Record Certificate
Apply for a Gibraltar Criminal Record Certificate
Gibraltar Criminal Record Certificates (Subject Access Request Certificates) can be ordered from the Royal Gibraltar Police. Applications for certificates may be submitted by email.
Gibraltar Public Notaries
Gibraltar Public Notaries
List of authorised public notaries in Gibraltar
GR
Greece
Guidance: When someone dies in Greece
Guidance: When someone dies in Greece
The process when a British national dies in Greece including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
GG
Guernsey
Guernsey Police Clearance Certificate
Guernsey Police Clearance Certificate
A Guernsey Police Clearance Certificate can be certified for submission in certain countries for the purposes of work, travel or immigration
HK
Hong Kong
Applying Online for Search of Birth, Death or Marriage Records, or Certified Copies of Such Records
Applying Online for Search of Birth, Death or Marriage Records, or Certified Copies of Such Records
Certified copies of Hong Kong birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained online from the Immigration Department. Applications for birth and marriage certificate can only be made by the registered person (bride or groom in case of a marriage certificate) or by the parent or legal guardian in the case of a birth certificate where the subject is under 18. Applications for birth and marriage certificates made by persons other than the registered subject must be made by post and must include details to support the legitimacy of the request. Online applications for death certificates can be made by anyone.
When submitting the application online, you will be asked to select a collection point in Hong Kong. If you would like Isarey to collect the issued certificate on your behalf, please contact us before making the application to make arrangements for collection - we will need a written authorization.#P#When you complete the online application, the collection date will be shown on the acknowledgement receipt. It normally takes 7-10 working days for the certificate to be issued.
When submitting the application online, you will be asked to select a collection point in Hong Kong. If you would like Isarey to collect the issued certificate on your behalf, please contact us before making the application to make arrangements for collection - we will need a written authorization.#P#When you complete the online application, the collection date will be shown on the acknowledgement receipt. It normally takes 7-10 working days for the certificate to be issued.
Certificates of Absence of Marriage Record
Certificates of Absence of Marriage Record
A certificate of absence of marriage record (equivalent to a certificate of no impediment or single status) is a document certifying that a person has not registered any marriage in Hong Kong. Certificates can be obtained online from the Immigration Department by holders of Hong Kong ID cards. Other applicants can apply by post, in person or through an authorized representative in Hong Kong.
How to Apply for a Divorce in Hong Kong
Information about divorce procedures in Hong Kong
FAQs - Marriage Registration in Hong Kong
FAQs - Marriage Registration in Hong Kong
Frequently asked questions about the procedures of solemnizing and registering a marriage in Hong Kong
Application for Supply of Information on the Business Register
Application for Supply of Information on the Business Register
Apply for a certified extract of information on the Hong Kong Business Register or a Certified Copy of a Valid Business / Branch Registration Certificate.
Companies Registry’s e-Services Portal
Obtain certified copies of information registered for Hong Kong Companies, including a Certificates of Continuing Registration (Good standing), Company Particulars Search Reports (giving key details about the company, including registered address, share capital structure, information on shareholders and directors) and Directors Index Search Reports (listing all current directors of a Hong Kong company).
Certificates of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)
Hong Kong criminal record checks (Certificates of No Criminal Conviction) can be obtained from the Hong Kong Police Force when required abroad for certain types of visa.
Where certificates need legalization or apostille stamps, the applicant will need to liaise with the consulate, to collect the certificate after it is received and arrange legalization by the Hong Kong High Court before resubmitting.
- Applications can be submitted by post (from Hong Kong or overseas) or submitted in person (by the applicant or a representative).
- Applications to receive Hong Kong background checks will only be accepted where a request letter is provided from a foreign Consulate or Immigration Authority clearly stating that the Certificate is required.
- Once issued, the certificate will be sent directly to the consulate at the address given in the letter, not to the applicant.
- Applicants will also need to provide a set of fingerprints certified by the police in the country where they reside.
Where certificates need legalization or apostille stamps, the applicant will need to liaise with the consulate, to collect the certificate after it is received and arrange legalization by the Hong Kong High Court before resubmitting.
Hong Kong Apostille Verification
IN
India
List of Municipal Corporations in India
List of Municipal Corporations in India
Replacement birth, marriage and death certificates from India can be obtained from the municipal corporation office, often online.
Indian incorporation documents
Order certified copies of incorporation documents for companies registered in India
Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates
Indian citizens living abroad are eligible to apply for PCC and Passport Services using Passport Seva System
Passport Seva - Police Clearance Certificate (India)
PCC Applications in India by Indian nationals for a Police Clearance Certificate can be made online through Passport Seva
Foreigners Regional Registration Office
Foreigners Regional Registration Office
PCC Applications in India by foreign nationals for a Police Clearance Certificate
FAQs - Police Clearance Certificate
FAQs - Police Clearance Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions: Applying for an Indian Police Clearance Certificate through the embassy in Germany.
India Apostille and Attestation Verification
IE
Ireland
Order a birth, death or marriage certificate - Ireland
Order a birth, death or marriage certificate - Ireland
Certificates are available for births, marriages, deaths and civil partnerships registered in the Republic of Ireland
The Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland - Find a Notary
The Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland - Find a Notary
A Notary Public is empowered to administer oaths, attest signatures, authenticate documents, take affidavits, take affirmations and declarations, draw up powers of attorney
Verify an Apostille or Authentication
This e-Register enables you to verify the issuance of an Apostille or Authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland, on or after 01 January 2013
IL
Israel
Apply for a criminal information certificate
Israeli citizens and foreign nationals of criminal age (12 years or older) can use this service to request a criminal or traffic offenses information certificate from the Israel Police with their information.
JP
Japan
Guidance: When someone dies in Japan
Guidance: When someone dies in Japan
The process when a British national dies in Japan including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
KG
Kyrgyzstan
US Notarial services available for all nationalities by appointment
Notarial services are for all nationalities and are by appointment only. Normally the document to be notarized is for use within the United States.
LV
Latvia
Verify Latvian apostille
Verify Latvian apostille
In the Republic of Latvia, the legalization of documents with apostille is carried out only in electronic form. Apostille and the text of legalized document is available here.
MQ
Martinique
New Zealand Apostille Verification
MX
Mexico
Guidance: When someone dies in Germany
Guidance: When someone dies in Germany
The process when a British national dies in Mexico including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Mexico Apostille verification
MA
Morocco
Order Moroccan birth certificates online
The online ordering service allows you to order birth certificates and full copies of birth certificates online, and to receive them by registered mail at the address of your choice. The service is open to natural persons of legal age registered in the civil status registers of Morocco.
NZ
New Zealand
Order a New Zealand birth, marriage or death certificate
Order a New Zealand birth, marriage or death certificate
New Zealand birth, marriage and death certificates can be ordered online. Most certificates are issued in 1 -2 weeks:
Order a New Zealand marriage certificate
Order a New Zealand birth certificate
Order a New Zealand death certificate
If you need your New Zealand birth or marriage certificate for presentation abroad and need to have it certified by Apostille or attested, Isareycan take care of the whole process for you. We will order a replacement copy for you and obtain an Apostille from the Authentications Unit.
Order a New Zealand marriage certificate
Order a New Zealand birth certificate
Order a New Zealand death certificate
If you need your New Zealand birth or marriage certificate for presentation abroad and need to have it certified by Apostille or attested, Isareycan take care of the whole process for you. We will order a replacement copy for you and obtain an Apostille from the Authentications Unit.
Order a Certificate of No Impediment or Certificate of Single Status
Order a Certificate of No Impediment or Certificate of Single Status
If you are a New Zealand citizen and want to get married overseas, you may require a Certificate of No Impediment or Single Status certificate. The Certificate of No Impediment is evidence no lawful impediment to the intended marriage/civil union has been shown to exist and that according to New Zealand laws you are eligible to be married or enter into a civil union. If the recipient country requires a Certificate of Single Status, New Zealand can provide a Certificate or Search that states that a search of the marriage and civil union registers has been carried out from a certain date.
Criminal Conviction History
You can request your own New Zealand criminal record check online. The service is free and takes around three working days. You’ll receive your results by email. Email results are treated as a formal document in the same way as if you received them in the post. If you apply using a paper form, and you do not provide an email address, the result will sent by post.
FAQs: FAQs - New Zealand criminal history checks
FAQs: FAQs - New Zealand criminal history checks
Find a notary
Find a notary
Certain documents need to be notarized in New Zealand before they can be certified by Apostille, including Power of attorney, certain university records, school records, wills and probates and Medical documents.
Verify an apostille
Verify an apostille
Overseas organisations can check that the apostille they have received matches the information in the Authentication Unit database.
PH
Philippines
Philippines Apostille Verification System
PL
Poland
Obtain a certificate from the National Criminal Register (certificate of clear criminal record)
Criminal Record certificate from Poland can be obtained electronically ( e-Platform MS - electronic signature required), in person or by post. A power of attorney can be granted (in Polish) allowing someone to apply on your behalf. Certificates are issued in Polish but a a multilingual standard form is available for submission in other EU countries.
National Criminal Register - FAQs
National Criminal Register - FAQs
PT
Portugal
Request a birth certificate
Request a birth certificate
A request for an online certificate (available for consultation for six months) can be performed with or without authentication. Any individual can request a birth certificate. Paper certificates can be requested at civil registry offices and Citizen Shops.
Request a death certificate
Request a death certificate
Portuguese death certificates are available in digital and paper format. Anybody can request a death certificate and now documentation is required. Digital certificates can be consulted for six months from issue.
RO
Romania
Verify an Apostille - Romania
Verify apostilles issued for official administrative documents in Romania since November 1st 2004.
ZA
South Africa
Birth Certificates
A copy of an unabridged birth certificate is available from the Department of Home Affairs or via the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate if you are overseas
Applying for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Applying for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Applicants living abroad may forward the application and required documents directly to Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management for processing. The applicant must monitor progress via the SAPS website and upon completion arrange for collection as indicated on the application form. This service is available to people who require confirmation of their criminal status for emigration purposes or for travel or employment abroad.
KR
South Korea
e-Apostille verification
Verifies the information of Apostille/Consular Legalization certificate.
ES
Spain
Guidance: When someone dies in Spain
Guidance: When someone dies in Spain
The process when a British national dies in Spain including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Verify Apostille issued in Spain
CH
Switzerland
Civil registry office search (in French)
Civil registry office search (in French)
Find a Swiss civil registry office to apply for birth, death and marriage certificates
FAQs - Digitial civil status extracts (in French)
FAQs - Digitial civil status extracts (in French)
Frequently asked questions about digital Swiss marriage, death and birth certificates
Geneva - order a birth, death or marriage certificate
Geneva - order a birth, death or marriage certificate
Request a civil status certificate for births, deaths and marriages occurring in Geneva
Order a birth, death or marriage certificate - Zurich (in German)
Online service to order civil status certificates from Zurich
Order civil registry documents online - Bern
Order civil registry documents online - Bern
Order birth, death and marriage certificates online - Canton of Bern
Index of Swiss Commercial Registers
Index of Swiss Commercial Registers
Registries of commerce of Switzerland - obtain an extract from the Commercial Register for Swiss companies
Request for an extract from the debt enforcement register
Certificate to prove that you pay your bills and have no outstanding debts in Switzerland
Get your fingerprints taken in Switzerland
Fingerprints may be taken at one of the offices listed
Swiss Criminal records extracts
An extract from the Swiss Register of Criminal Records can only be ordered on the website of the Federal Office of Justice. Any person may order their own extract (on submission of an identity document and signature). Swiss Criminal record certificates are available on paper or as digital certificates. Both paper and digital extracts can be authenticated with Apostille stamps (digital extracts as notarized copies).
Foreign Representations in Switzerland
Visas and other consular services needed abroad are issued or provided by the representations in Switzerland of the destination country.
TH
Thailand
Guidance: When someone dies in Thailand
Guidance: When someone dies in Thailand
The process when a British national dies in Thailand including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
TR
Turkey
Guidance: When someone dies in Turkey
Guidance: When someone dies in Turkey
The process when a British national dies in Turkey including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
E-apostille document verification
UA
Ukraine
Verification of apostilles issued by MES
The Electronic Apostille Catalogue contains information for Apostilles issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Ukraine Apostille Verification
Ukraine Apostille Verification - Ministry of Justice
GB
United Kingdom
Get a replacement exam certificate
Get a replacement exam certificate
Request a replacement exam certificate or a certified statement of results if you've lost your original - check the list of old exam boards if your board no longer exists.
Get a copy of a divorce decree
Get a copy of a divorce decree
Get a copy of a decree absolute or final order (divorce, dissolution or annulment)
Find a will or probate document
Find a will or probate document
Form PA1S: Use this form to obtain a grant of representation (probate) or a will sealed by the court and suitable for an Apostille stamp (England and Wales)
Getting married abroad
Getting married abroad
Use this tool to find out how to get the documents you’ll need to get married abroad. In the UK, certificates of no impediment to marriage (CNI) can be obtained from your local Register Office ( Find a local register office).
Scotland Certificate Search
Order birth, death, marriage, civil partnership, divorce and dissolution of civil partnership certificates from Scotland.
Ordering life event certificates - Northern Ireland
Ordering life event certificates - Northern Ireland
Order birth, marriage, adoption, civil partnership and death certificates from Northern Ireland.
Guide to death certificates
Guide to death certificates
The historical death indexes for England and Wales (those from 1837 to 1957, digitised records) are available to search free of ge via the GRO certificate online ordering service on GOV.UK.
General Register Office
General Register Office
The General Register Office holds records of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and adoptions in England and Wales. Search birth and death indexes and order copies of registration certificates that can be subsequently certified by apostille or legalized for presentation abroad.
Priority Service: certificates despatched on the next working day.
Standard Service: certificates despatched on fourth working day following application (if GRO index supplied) or the fifteenth working day (if a GRO index reference has not been supplied)
Priority Service: certificates despatched on the next working day.
Standard Service: certificates despatched on fourth working day following application (if GRO index supplied) or the fifteenth working day (if a GRO index reference has not been supplied)
Signed Certificate of Incorporation
Signed Certificate of Incorporation
Certified copies of Certificates of Incorporation can be obtained from Companies House for subsequent authentication by Apostille for presentation abroad. You can request to include additional certified facts on an incorporation certificate, including details of the directors,registered office address and good standing statement.
International Child Protection Certificate
International Child Protection Certificate
If you are a UK national or have previously lived in the UK and want to work with children overseas, then you might require an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC). The ICPC confirms whether or not the applicant has a criminal history and provides details, including relevant conviction and non-conviction data, including details of any information deemed relevant in the interest of child protection.
AccessNI Criminal record checks for working abroad
AccessNI Criminal record checks for working abroad
AccessNI criminal record checks are for people living or working in Northern Ireland. To legalize a criminal record check or obtain an apostille, you must first ask AccessNI to sign and stamp your basic certificate.
Apply for basic disclosure (Scotland)
A basic disclosure is a criminal record check for people who live in Scotland. It may be accepted by authorities in other countries as a criminal record certificate. You must complete your own basic disclosure application and submit to an identity check.
ACRO Police Certificates
ACRO Police Certificates
ACRO Police Certificates are for people who wish to emigrate or require a visa to live and work abroad. The certificate details whether or not you have a criminal record in the United Kingdom and is required as part of the visa process by the respective high commission or embassy.
- Police Certificates are issued individually to the person named on the application.
- Anyone who has lived or worked in the UK can apply for a Police Certificate.
- You will need to provide ONE document which clearly shows your name and your current address. This is where you live now and can be outside the UK.
- You can apply online or by post.
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs - ACRO Police Certificates
Basic DBS check
Basic DBS check
Apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to get a copy of your criminal record. It’s available for people living or working in England and Wales and may be presented in certain countries as a criminal record certificate. A DBS certificate must be certified by a solicitor or notary before applying for an apostille.
Nationality services
Nationality services
Apply for a duplicate citizenship certificate; Apply for a letter to confirm your immigration status; Apply for a letter to confirm you have never acquired British nationality.
The Notaries Society – find a Notary Public practising in England and Wales
The Notaries Society – find a Notary Public practising in England and Wales
Find a notary to prepare and authenticate powers of attorney for use overseas, deal with purchase or sale of land and property abroad, authenticate documents for immigration or emigration purposes, as well as company and business documents and transactions for foreign contracts or the formation of foreign subsidiary companies
Law Society of Scotland – find a Notary Public practising in Scotland
Law Society of Scotland – find a Notary Public practising in Scotland
Find a notary in Scotland
College of Notaries - Northern Ireland
College of Notaries - Northern Ireland
Find a notary in Northern Ireland
Find A Solicitor - England and Wales
Find a Solicitor is a free service for anyone looking for information about organisations or people providing legal services in England and Wales that are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Find a solicitor - Scotland
Find a solicitor - Scotland
Database to find contact details of law firms throughout Scotland. These firms are regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.
Verify a UK Apostille
Verify a UK Apostille
Use this service if you want to verify an Apostille certificate issued in the UK.
US
United States
Vital Records Office of Colorado
Order Colorado Birth and death certificates and other vital records
Colorado County Clerks and Recorders (PDF)
Colorado County Clerks and Recorders (PDF)
Copies of Colorado marriage licenses, divorce decrees, or other court documents can be ordered from the County Clerk and Recorder where they were issued.
New York City birth and death certificate corrections
How to correct a birth or death certification issued by the City of New York
New York City Birth Certificates
The Health Department issues birth certificates for all people who are born in New York City. You may apply for a New York City birth certificate if you were born in New York City, are listed on the birth certificate (as parent or registrant/infant), you are 18 or older. If you require a letter of exemplification, you can order a new certificate to be issued with a letter of exemplification that can then be authenticated by New York Apostille. Certificates for births occurring before 1910 can be obtained from the New York City Municipal Archives (Please contact us for assistance).
Alaska Vital Records Office
Alaska Vital Records Office
Order a certified copy of a Alaska birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates
AZ Courts Locator
AZ Courts Locator
Marriage and divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred.
Oklahoma Birth And Death Certificates
Oklahoma Vital Records maintains the records for births and deaths that occurred in the state of Oklahoma.
Texas Department of State Health Services - Order vital records
Use this application to order a Texas vital record online. All order applications must be for people whose birth or death occurred in Texas. Texas vital records also issues birth, marriage, divorce and death verification letters. Certified copies of marriage licenses (marriage certificates) are available from the County Clerk of the country where the marriage license was purchased.
Nevada Clerks & Recorders
To order a certified copy of a Nevada marriage certificate contact the County Clerks Office where the marriage license was issued.
Authenticated Copy of a Certificate of Naturalization
Authenticated Copy of a Certificate of Naturalization
If you are required to provide an “authenticated” copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship to someone outside of the U.S. government, you must make an appointment with your local USCIS office to authenticate your photocopy of your certificate.
Order official birth certificates and vital records online
Order official birth certificates and vital records online
VitalChek is a government-authorized service used to order certified vital record certificates issued in the United States. For birth and death certificates, using VitalChek is normally faster then applying to the State Vital Records office. The rules of each State determine who can order a certificate, but in most cases only the person named in the certificate or immediate family can order a record.
Where to Write for Vital Records
Where to Write for Vital Records
To obtain a copy of a US Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate, contact the Vital Records Office in the state or territory where the birth, death or marriage took place. Certificates are also available online using VitalChek.
How to Replace or Amend a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
How to Replace or Amend a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is a document that certifies the birth of a US citizen abroad, issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate. Replacement certficates can be ordered from the U.S. Department of State (Passport Vital Records Section).
Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
Order birth, death, divorce and marriage certificates from Florida.
Delaware Office of Vital Statistics
Delaware Office of Vital Statistics
The State of Delaware issues certificates attesting authenticity for numerous documents including: birth, marriage, death, divorce, veterans certificates. Divorce records are obtained from the county where the divorce was granted.
Birth and death records
Birth and death records
Certified copies of birth certificates are issued only to person named in the certificate or the child’s parents/legal guardians. Illinois death certificates are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest with the decedent.
Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Records
Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Records are available at the county clerk in the county where the marriage occurred
Certified copies of Indiana birth and death certificates
The Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records is responsible for maintaining and issuing certified copies of vital records, including birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Indiana.
Indiana marriage and divorce records
To request a certified copy of a marriage certificate or divorce decree, contact the clerk's office in the county where the marriage occurred. Directory of Courts & Clerks in Indiana (PDF)
Kentucky birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates
Order certified copies of Kentucky birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates.
Ordering a Massachusetts Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate
Ordering a Massachusetts Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate
The Registry of Vital Records (RVRS) preserves Massachusetts vital records for documentation and research. You can request certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records that are open to the public
Massachusetts District Court Locations
Massachusetts District Court Locations
Obtain a certified copy of a Massachusetts divorce decrees signed by the district court clerk.
New York City Marriage Records
Certificates for Marriages taking place in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) since 1950 can be obtained by either spouse or by anyone with written permission from either spouse. Isarey can assist in obtaining New York City marriage certificates required for Apostille certification. Please contact us for assistance.
Certified records for marriages occurring prior to 1950 are public record and can be ordered from:
Historical NYC birth, death and marriage records
Certified records for marriages occurring prior to 1950 are public record and can be ordered from:
Historical NYC birth, death and marriage records
?Ordering a Birth Certificate
Pennsylvania can be ordered online or by mail. Copies of Pennsylvania birth certificates are restricted and available only to the person named on the birth certificate and certain family members.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Death-Certificates.aspx
Pennsylvania death certificates may be ordered online or by mail from the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records. Pennsylvania death certificates are restricted and only available to certain family members.
Orphans' Court Clerks
Pennsylvania marriage and divorce certificates are available from the county courthouse where the document was issued
Obtain Massachusetts Vital Records (1841–1930)
The Massachusetts State Archives administers and issues certified copies of Massachusetts birth, death and marriage certificates for events occurring before 1931.
City of Boston birth, death, and marriage certificates
City of Boston birth, death, and marriage certificates
The Registry Division issues birth, death, and marriage certificates for the City of Boston
County Health Departments - Location Finder
County Health Departments - Location Finder
Florida Death and Birth Certificates may be obtained from the local county health department in the county where the birth was registered.
Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers
To obtain a Florida marriage certificate that took place less than 60 days ago, a certified copy should be ordered from the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the marriage licence was issued.
Order Vital Records
Order Vital Records
The Personal Records Department of Harris County Clerk issues Marriage Licenses, Declaration of Informal Marriage Licenses, Assumed Names (DBA), Vital Statistic Records (Birth & Death certificates)
Dallas County Clerk - Vital Records
Vital records include, birth, death and marriages for Dallas County. Dallas County Clerk maintains vital records for 31 cities in Dallas County. This does not include the City of Dallas
Tarrant County - Order vital records
Tarrant County - Order vital records
The Vital Records Division of the County Clerk's office is the registrar of birth and death records for 28 cities and eight precincts in Tarrant County. The County Clerk issues and maintain all marriage licenses in Tarrant County.
North Carolina - Find Your Register of Deeds
North Carolina - Find Your Register of Deeds
The County Register of Deeds can issued certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates for events occurring in the county. These certified copies can then be submitted to the North Carolina Secretary of State for an Apostille Stamp.
NC Vital Records: Order a Certificate
NC Vital Records: Order a Certificate
Order certified copies of North Carolina birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates.
Order a North Carolina Divorce Decree
Order a North Carolina Divorce Decree
Certified copies of North Carolina Divorce Decrees are issued by the county clerk of court where the
divorce occurred
New Jersey Vital Records Online Service
The Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains Birth records from the past 80 years, Marriage records from the past 40 years, Death records from the past 40 years. The application must prove their relationship to the person(s) named in the certificate in order to obtain a certified document valid for an Apostille stamp.
New York State Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records
Vital Records has birth, death and marriage records (since 1881) for all of New York State except New York City. New York State Birth, Death, Marriage certificates can be ordered directly from the New York State Department of Health's
Vital Records Certification Unit. Certificates can also be obtained online from VitalChek or obtained from local Registrars of Vital Statistics.
Obtain Chicago Vital records from Cook County
Obtain Chicago Vital records from Cook County
The Cook County Clerk's office provides certificates for births, deaths and marriages occurring in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Certificates may be ordered by mail or in person.
Vital Records
Vital Records
The Center files, stores, and issues certified copies of vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events that occur in Alabama.
Certified Copies of Vital Records - County Registrars and Recorders
Birth and death records for current-year events and one year prior are available from the county health department; Public marriage records may be obtained from the county recorder; confidential marriage records are available only through the county clerk of the county where the license was issued.
FAQs California Vital Records
Frequently Asked Questions about California Department of Public Health-Vital Records
New Jesrey Business Records Service
New Jesrey Business Records Service
New Jersey Company Formation Certificates, Articles of Incorporation and Business Entity Standing Certificates
Division of Corporations - Get Copies of Documents
Division of Corporations - Get Copies of Documents
Obtain certified copies of documents that have been filed with the Division of Corporations of the New York State Department of State, including certificates of incorporation and articles of organization
New York Certificate of Status
New York Certificate of Status
A Certificate of Status evidencing the existence of a corporation or other business entity (also referred to as a Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence) may be obtained by submitting a written request.
Business Entity Search
Obtain certified copies of corporate documents on file with the Secretary of State, including Articles of Incorporation and Organization, Certificates of Good Standing (Certificates of Existence may be relied on as conclusive evidence that a domestic corporation or domestic limited liability company is in existence).
Illinois Secretary of State
You may purchase a Certificate of Good Standing for an Illinois Corporation or LLC if the entity has satisfied all necessary requirements
Business organization documents
Obtain certified copies of business organization documents on file with the Illinois Secretary of State, including articles of incorporation or organization, registration of trademarks, certificates of limited partnership, certificates of merger, certificates of existence.
Indiana Certificate of Existence
Order an Indiana Certificate of Existence - formerly a Certificate of Good Standing. A Certificate of Existence includes: the business name, date of incorporation or qualification, whether the most recent report has been filed. the fact that no notice of withdrawal, dissolution or expiration has been received, a list of all documents that have been filed for the business (long form). Certificates of Existence can then be submitted to the Secretary of State for Apostille certification or Authentication.
Certified Certificate of Status
Certified Certificate of Status
You may order a Certificate of Status or Certificate of Good Standing for a Delaware corporation by submitting a request in writing to the Division of Corporations.
Indiana Limited Criminal History
A Limited Criminal History contains only felonies and class A misdemeanor arrests within the state of Indiana.
New York Statewide criminal history
New York Statewide criminal history
The search results are public records relating to open/pending and convictions in criminal cases originating from County/Supreme, City, Town and Village courts of all 62 counties of New York State. The NY Statewide CHRS report is not a nationwide background check and some foreign authorities requiring a criminal record certificate from the Unied States may require an apostilled FBI Background Check.
State of Florida Criminal History Record Check
Central repository for criminal history information for the state of Florida. The results of the search can be notarized for subsequent certification by Apostille
Nevada Criminal History Record
Nevada Criminal History Record
Any person may request a copy of his or her own criminal history record or notice of absence of criminal history record from the Nevada Criminal History Repository. Records do not include records from other states or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
FBI - Identity History Summary Checks
The FBI can provide individuals with an Identity History Summary. Most countries accept FBI checks as evidence of a clean criminal record. FBI certificates can be obtained online and the electronic certificate can be legalised for international use by an apostille issued by the US Department of State and where necessary attested by foreign embassies and consulates in the United States.
- Apply online at: Apply for FBI Identity History Summary
- Certificates can be received electronically via a secure link sent to your email.
- Applicants will need to upload their fingerprints. These muse be submitted using the FBI fingerprint form (pdf).
- You may visit a participating U.S. Post Office location to submit your fingerprints electronically. If applying from abroad, you can normally have fingerprinting done at a local police station (using the FBI fingerprint card).
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs - FBI Identity History Summary
NJ Criminal History Records Information
The Division of State Police, Criminal Information Unit (CIU) provides fingerprint-based New Jersey criminal history record checks to any person who was previously a resident or was employed in the State of New Jersey requesting a copy of their own criminal history record.
Alabama Background Check
Alabama Background Check
For public background check purposes, please complete the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information (CHRI).
California Fingerprint Background Checks
California Fingerprint Background Checks
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is mandated to maintain the statewide criminal record repository for the State of California
County Official Lookup
County Official Lookup
This search facility will provide you with the mailing addresses and phone numbers for selected public officials in each of Alabama's 67 counties. Currently this database contains information for each county's Board of Registrars, Judge of Probate, Circuit Clerk, and Absentee Election Manager.
Notary Public Records
Notary Public Records
Alabama Secretary of State's Government Records Inquiry System
Find a North Carolina Notary
Find a commissioned notary public to certify North Carolina university and school diplomas, powers of attorney and other documents for Apostille authenticiation.
Notarization Format Examples
Notarization Format Examples
To be eligible for a Colorado Apostille, a complete notary statement is required.
Florida Notary Search
Use this online form to search the Notaries Public database for information about commissioned notaries.
Kentucky County Clerks
Kentucky County Clerks
County Clerk certify court documents, including divorce decrees, and notarized documents before submission to the Secretary of State for Kentucky Apostille or Authentication
Nevada Apostille verification
Nevada Apostille verification
Verify Apostilles issued in Nevada
California - Verification of Authentication Certificate (Apostille)
This Apostille Verification allows you to verify online whether an Authentication Certificate (Apostille) was issued by the California Secretary of State’s office.
Colorado - Verify an Apostille or Authentication
This tool enables you to verify that an Authentication was issued by the Colorado Secretary of State's office.
West Virginia - Apostille and Certificate of Authenticity Search
Minnesota Apostille Verification
This Apostille Verification allows you to verify online whether an Apostille Authentication Certificate was issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office.
New York State - Verify an Apostille or Certificate of Authentication
This search page allows you to verify whether an Apostille or Certificate of Authentication was issued by the New York State Secretary of State's office.
North Carolina Apostille Verification
Washington State - Apostille and Certificate Authenticity Search
Verify Texas Apostilles
Verify Texas Apostilles
Apostilles and Authentications issued by the office of the Texas Secretary of State can be verified online