Arkansas Hague apostille
We provide Arkansas apostilles for:
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Personal documents: Powers of attorney, affidavits, consents, notarized copies of passports, IDs, diplomas, and transcripts.
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Vital records: Birth, marriage, and death certificates, divorce decrees, driving records, background checks.
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Business documents: Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Status, Resolutions, Bylaws, Operating agreements, corporate powers of attorney.
If you need an Arkansas Secretary of State apostille, whether you're in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, or anywhere else in the state, we’ve got you covered.
In the State of Arkansas, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the Secretary of State. Each apostille has the name of the country the document is intended for.
Arkansas apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
If you are sending your document(s) from a foreign country, please use FedEx, DHL, UPS or TNT, and email the tracking number so that we can watch for your package.
No hidden fees.
Our guarantee: If we are unable to get your documents apostilled or legalized, we will issue a 100% refund, we do not keep any service fees.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
Birth certificates
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas birth certificate needs to be a certified copy issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office.
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
To obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate, please contact Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records: Order Birth Records - Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that birth certificates are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the birth certificate:
- Individual age 16 and older (named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the certificate)
- Child
- Spouse
- Maternal grandparents
- Guardian (with proper legal documentation)
We can obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate if you fill out the Authorization form and email it to us along with a copy of your ID.
If your birth certificate is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an apostille.
Want to double check? Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
Death certificates
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas death certificate needs to be a certified copy issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office.
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that death certificates are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the death certificate:
- Mother
- Father (if named on the birth certificate)
- Child
- Spouse
- Grandchild
- Maternal grandparents
- Informant
- Funerla home
- Beneficiary (with proper documentation)
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an apostille.
Want to double check? Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
Marriage records
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas marriage certificate must be a certified copy issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office or by the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued.
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
To obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate, contact Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records: Order Marriage Records - Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that birth certificates are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the marriage certificate:
- Individual age 16 and older (named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the certificate)
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Maternal grandparents
We can obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate if you fill out the Authorization form and email it to us along with a copy of your ID.
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an apostille.
Want to double check? Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
Divorce records
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas divorce record must be either a certified copy of the divorce judgment issued by the county where the divorce was finalized or a divorce certificate issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office.
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
If you need a copy of the original divorce decree or judgment, contact the county clerk's office in the county where the divorce was finalized.
You can also obtain a certified copy of divorce certificate from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division: Order Divorce Records - Arkansas Department of Health.
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that divorce records are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the divorce record:
- Individual age 16 and older (if named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the birth certificate)
- Children
- Grandchild
- Maternal grandparents
We can obtain a certified copy of the divorce certificate if you fill out the Authorization form and email it ot us along with a copy of your ID.
Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation. We will check if the signature of the court official is on file with the NJ Secretary of State and will advise if your document is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send it to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Single status documents
Arkansas does not issue Single Status Certificates, so you must prepare a Single Status Affidavit, which you will sign and have notarized by an Arkansas notary public. This affidavit is a sworn statement confirming that you are single and free to marry.
Since requirements vary by country, we recommend having your fiancé(e) check if a specific format or additional details are needed for acceptance.
Here are a few Single Status Affidavit samples:
General Single Status Affidavit form * English-Spanish Single Status Affidavit * English-French Single Status Affidavit
Country-specific forms: We have samples for the following countries:
Albania * Armenia (Armenian) * Armenia (English) * Austria * Canada * Canada (2) * China (Affidavit of Single Status) * Indonesia (consular form) * Indonesia * Italy (Nulla Osta) * Laos * Russia * South Korea * Taiwan * Thailand * Turkey * Ukraine * Vietnam *
Disclaimer: The single status affidavit samples above were provided by clients who successfully used them. We recommend asking your fiancé(e) to obtain a sample affidavit from the country where you plan to marry and using that as a reference. If you have a single status affidavit sample from any country that you'd like to share, we would greatly appreciate your help. Please feel free to contact us.
Your affidavit must be properly notarized with a jurat. Documents that only have a notary’s signature and stamp - without a proper notarial certificate - will be rejected. Remote notarization is not accepted for Arkansas apostilles.
Below is the sample jurat certificate for the State of Arkansas:
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Remotely notarized documents are not acceptable for Arkansas apostilles.
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the original notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Powers of attorney, affidavits, consents
Powers of attorney must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public and must contain an acknowledgment with each signature on the document.
If the Power of attorney is drafted in a foreign language, it must be accompanied by an English translation, with a translator's affidavit. The translators signature must be properly notarized.
Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial statement, will be rejected.
Remotely (electronically) notarized powers of attorney cannot be apostilled.
Below is the sample certificate of acknowledgment for the State of Arkansas and a sample translator's affidavit with a notarial statement:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Translator's Affidavit:
If there are more than one signer on the document, the notary should indicate whose signature(s) he/she is notarizing.
The State of Arkansas does not apostille documents where the notary's license has expired. Active notaries only.
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the original properly notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
School diplomas and transcripts
Academic records, including diplomas, transcripts, verification letters, and school records from high schools, colleges, and universities in Arkansas, must first be certified by the school registrar and then notarized by an Arkansas notary before they can be submitted for an apostille.
The notary must include either an acknowledgment. Documents that only have a notary’s signature and stamp, without a proper notarial certificate, will not be accepted.
Below is the sample acknowledgment certificates for Arkansas.
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Arkansas notaries are allowed to certify copies of the documents. The notary must confirm that the original document presented is not a public record nor is it publicly recordable.
However, before proceeding, confirm with the receiving foreign school or agency whether they accept a notarized copy. Many institutions require an original transcript signed by the school principal or registrar.
Below is a sample notarial certificate for an attested copy of a diploma or transcript.
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _________________, affirm that the above/attached is a true and perfect copy of the original document ___________________, presented to me by _______________ on this ________ day of ___________, 20____.
Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been properly notarized and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
For Arkansas apostille, send the original notarized document(s) to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Passports, IDs
How to prepare a copy of your passport, your Arkansas driver license or ID for foreign use?
Option 1:
Make a copy of your document.
On the copy write:
"I, ..... [your name], hereby confirm that this is a true, correct and complete photocopy of my original .... [description of the document]" Date: ....
Sign in front of a notary public, make sure the notary includes a notarial statement (certificate of acknowledgment or jurat, either one is acceptable):
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the original properly notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Option 2:
In the State of Arkansas the notaries are allowed by law to attest to copies of the documents.
Take the original document to any Arkansas notary and ask for an "attested copy"
Check if the notary has included a proper copy certification statement, basically of the followinf form:
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _________________, affirm that the above/attached is a true and perfect copy of the original document ___________________, presented to me by _______________ on this ________ day of ___________, 20____.
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the original properly notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Option 3:
If you are not able to get your document notarized by an Arkansas notary, we will be able to have a copy of your document notarized and apostilled in Washington, DC. Just email a copy of your passport / ID to us.
Driving records
To be eligible for apostilles, Arkansas driving records should be certified by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
To obtain a certified copy of a Arkansas driving record, contact Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and ask for a certified "History Record": Driving Records – Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Criminal records
Arkansas state-wide background checks are issued by Arkansas State Police: Arkansas-Background-Check-Form-PDF
Fingerprints are NOT required if you are requesting only the Arkansas background check.
Make sure you check the box for an Apostille letter.
You can put our address on the form so that the background check is sent straight to us for an apostille.
For a federal background check contact the FBI: Rap Sheets (Identity History Summary Checks) - FBI
If you need a local clearance, you should contact your local police agency. The local police clearance needs to be notarized.
Send the original notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
FBI background checks
The State of Arkansas does not issue apostilles for FBI background checks. FBI background check (also called Identity History Summary) is a federal document, therefore it has to be apostilled on the federal level. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Please note that this document does not need to be notarized.
If you received your FBI background check as a PDF file, you can order a federal apostille online.
If you received it as a hard copy, send it to us for an apostille by mail along with the Order form.
How to get your criminal background check from the FBI?
The FBI offers two methods for requesting you criminal background check (Identity History Summary Check)
Option 1: Submit your request directly to the FBI
Option 2: Submit to an FBI-approved Channeler. Note that FBI-approved Channelers may only process requests for a U.S. person (an individual who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident)
IRS Forms 6166 (double taxation)
Form 6166 (U.S. Residency certification) is a letter printed on the U.S. Department of Treasury stationery certifying that an individual was/is a resident of the United States for the purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.
The State of Arkansas does not issue apostilles for Form 6166. It is a federal document, therefore it requires a federal apostille. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
If you have the original Form 6166, send it to us for a federal apostille along with the Order Form.
Order Form 6166 with an apostille or embassy legalizatioN ONLINE.
Articles of incorporation, organization, certificate of incorporation
Arkansas
Articles of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization, in case your company is an LLC) is the document that you filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State when your company was incorporated / organized. This document confirms that your company was registered as a legal entity, it does not show your present active status (for this purpose you will need a Certificate of Good Standing (status, existence)
For apostille or legalization purposes, you will need a certified copy issued by the Arkansas Secretary of State. Notarized copies are not acceptable for apostille purposes.
Order online a certified copy of your company's Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with a Hague apostille. The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325, processing time: app.3 weeks.
Certificate of good standing /certificate of status
The purpose of the apostilled Certificate of Good Standing is to prove to foreign governments that your Arkansas corporation or LLC was formed and is in good standing with the State of Arkansas, and is authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas.
Order online: Arkansas Certificate of Good Standing with a Hague apostille. The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325, processing time: app. 2-3 weeks.
Corporate by-laws, LLC operating agreements
The original corporate By-laws and Operating Agreements are kept in the company's files.
Option 1:
To have a copy of the Bylaws or Operating agreement apostilled, prepare an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the original company's Bylaws / Operating Agreement (Sample corporate affidavit form). The affidavit should be signed by a company officer and properly notarized.
Arkansas notarization requirements are strict. Make sure the notary not only signs and stamps the document but also uses a notarial statement - acknowledgment or jurat:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Option 2:
In the State of Arkansas, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Arkansas notary public and request an "attested copy."
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _________________, affirm that the above/attached is a true and perfect copy of the original document ___________________, presented to me by _______________ on this ________ day of ___________, 20____.
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Corporate powers of attorney, authorizations
Powers of attorney must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public and must contain an acknowledgment with each signature on the document.
It is essencial that the Arkansas Notary Public includes a notarial statement so the apostille request is processed in a timely manner.
If the Power of attorney is drafted in a foreign language, it must be accompanied by an English translation, with a translator's affidavit. The translators signature must be properly notarized.
Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial statement, will be rejected.
Remotely (electronically) notarized powers of attorney cannot be apostilled.
Below is the sample certificate of acknowledgment for the State of Arkansas and a sample translator's affidavit with a notarial statement:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Translator's Affidavit:
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Corporate resolutions, minutes
Option 1:
To have a copy of the company Resolution or Minutes apostilled, prepare an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the original company Resolution / Minutes (Sample corporate affidavit form). The affidavit should be signed by a company officer and properly notarized.
Arkansas notarization requirements are strict. Make sure the notary not only signs and stamps the document but also uses a notarial statement - acknowledgment or jurat:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Remotely notarized documents are not eligible for apostilles.
Option 2:
In the State of Arkansas, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Arkansas notary public and request an "attested copy."
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _________________, affirm that the above/attached is a true and perfect copy of the original document ___________________, presented to me by _______________ on this ________ day of ___________, 20____.
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Corporate stock ledgers and share certificates
Option 1:
To have a copy of the company Stock ledger and/or Share Certificate(s) apostilled, prepare an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the original Stock ledger and/or Share Certificate(s) (Sample corporate affidavit form). The affidavit should be signed by a company officer and properly notarized.
Arkansas notarization requirements are strict. Make sure the notary not only signs and stamps the document but also uses a notarial statement - acknowledgment or jurat:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Remotely notarized documents are not eligible for apostilles.
Option 2:
In the State of Arkansas, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Arkansas notary public and request an "attested copy."
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _________________, affirm that the above/attached is a true and perfect copy of the original document ___________________, presented to me by _______________ on this ________ day of ___________, 20____.
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Certificates of incumbency
Certificates of Incumbency must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public and must contain an acknowledgment or jurat with each signature on the document.
It is essencial that the Arkansas Notary Public includes a notarial statement so the apostille request is processed in a timely manner.
If the Certificate of Incumbency is drafted in a foreign language, it must be accompanied by an English translation, with a translator's affidavit. The translators signature must be properly notarized.
Documents that only contain the notary’s signature and stamp, without the proper notarial statement, will be rejected.
Remotely (electronically) notarized powers of attorney cannot be apostilled.
Below are sample certificates of acknowledgment and jurat for the State of Arkansas and a sample translator's affidavit with a notarial statement:
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Translator's Affidavit:
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly and is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
If the document is acceptable, send the notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
IRS Forms 6166, tax documents
Form 6166 (U.S. Residency certification) is a letter printed on the U.S. Department of Treasury stationery certifying that a company was/is a resident of the United States for the purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.
The State of Arkansas does not issue apostilles for Form 6166. It is a federal document, therefore it requires a federal apostille. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
If you have the original Form 6166, send it to us for a federal apostille along with the Order Form.
Certificates to Foreign Government, documents issued by U.S. federal agencies
If your company is exporting products to a foreign country, the destination country government will request a Certificate to Foreign Government which will guarantee that the product is in compliance with U.S. laws and U.S. regulations.
The State of Arkansas does not issue apostilles for federal documents. A Certificate To Foreign Government is issued by a federal afency (FDA). These documents requre federal apostilles issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Email a copy of your document for a free evaluation.
If the document is acceptable, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form.
Strict requirements for notarized documents: The Arkansas Secretary of State will not authenticate documents that do not comply.
Documents in foreign languages: Notarized translation required.
Remotely and electronically notarized documents: not eligible for Arkansas apostilles.
Apostille verification: available.
What does a "proper notarization" mean in the State of Arkansas?
All notarized documents must contalin the notarial statement, either the acknowledgment or jurat.
Acknowledgment (individual capacity):
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Witnessing or attesting a signature:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Copy certification:
Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits)
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name(s) of the signer(s) )
(Seal) _________________
Can Arkansas notaries attest to copies of the documents?
Yes, except for vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates), documents issued by the courts (divorce judgments) or any other public records office.
Sample wording for certifying photocopies:
Copy Certification:
(for certifying copies of passports, IDs, driver licenses, transcripts, diplomas and copies of other personal and corporate documents)
IMPORTANT! Copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce judgments) cannot be certified by a notary public.
State of Arkansas )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _________________, affirm that the above/attached is a true and perfect copy of the original document ___________________, presented to me by _______________ on this ________ day of ___________, 20____.
Can a remotely notarized document be apostilled in Arkansas?
No. For notarized documents, the State of Arkansas requires the original signatures of the signer and the notary.
Does the State of Arkansas issue electronic apostilles?
No. The State of Arkansas issues paper apostilles only.
Are Arkansas apostilles issued for documents in foreign languages?
No. All documents in foreign languages must be accompanied by a translation into English with the translator's affidavit. The signature of the translator must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public.
Translator's Affidavit:
Can an Arkansas apostille be verified?
Yes. Here is the link to the page where you can verify an Arkansas apostille.
Can an Arkansas apostille be rejected by a foreign country because it is a separate page, and not a stamp, or because it is not ribboned to the document?
No. According to the Hague Convention Apostille brochure called "The ABCs of Apostilles from HCCH",
"An Apostille must be placed directly on the public document or on a separate attached page (called an allonge). Apostilles may be affixed by various means, including rubber stamps, self-adhesive stickers, impressed seals, etc.
If an Apostille is placed on an allonge, the latter can be attached to the underlying document by a variety of means, including glue, grommets, staples, ribbons, wax seals, etc.
Failure to affix an Apostille in a particular manner is not a basis for refusing the Apostille."
We process apostilles for documents originating from all 75 counties of the State of Arkansas: Arkansas | Ashley | Baxter | Benton | Boone | Bradley | Calhoun | Carroll | Chicot | Clark | Clay | Cleburne | Cleveland | Columbia | Conway | Craighead | Crawford | Crittenden | Cross | Dallas | Desha | Drew | Faulkner | Franklin | Fulton | Garland | Grant | Greene | Hempstead | Hot Spring | Howard | Independence | Izard | Jackson | Jefferson | Johnson | Lafayette | Lawrence | Lee | Lincoln | Little River | Logan | Lonoke | Madison | Marion | Miller | Mississippi | Monroe | Montgomery | Nevada | Newton | Ouachita | Perry | Phillips | Pike | Poinsett | Polk | Pope | Prairie | Pulaski | Randolph | Saline | Scott | Searcy | Sebastian | Sevier | Sharp | St. Francis | Stone | Union | Van Buren | Washington | White | Woodruff | Yell
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This company does what it advertises
Not me / Matthew / Google review Feb.2025
This company does what it advertises. They even Fedex'd my original apostille documents directly to Manila and they were waiting for me when I got there. I literally landed in Manila late Monday night and Tuesday morning I was submitting my paperwork for a SRRV retirement Visa. I am soooo happy I found this company - definitely worth every penny I spent.
Outstanding service...
Yuval Bugajski / Google review
I own a relocation agency in Paris, and for many French administrative procedures, birth and marriage certificates are crucial. Elena's outstanding service has been invaluable because obtaining these documents from Paris by ourselves is impossible.
Elena is professional, accurate and reliable. I've had the pleasure of working with her on numerous occasions, and I can confidently say she's someone you can completely trust, which is essential in any business partnership.
Highly recommended!
100% recommended!
Rosannys Ruíz / Google review
They processed my request to apostile documents from Wyoming and delivered them on time. 100% recommended!
We are so happy that we had such easy going and positive experience
Ann / Google Review
Thank you for your professional work, Elena! We have got our apostille recently and we are so happy that we had such easy going and positive experience, I thought before that the word “apostille” it must be complicated for sure, but your approach and wonderful work has completely changed my opinion:)
I would give 10 stars if possible!
Elie Himy / Google Review
I would give 10 stars if possible! I am applying for a visa in Spain and was given 10 days by the government to provide some apostilled documents. Foreign Documents Express was very responsive and helpful and were able to provide the necessary documents apostilled on such a short notice. I highly recommend their services. Thank you again!
Excelente
Diana Castillo / Google Review
Excelente
Fast dependable company
STEVE wilkinson / Google Review
Fast dependable company. NYC document sent and received at my door in a week. Thanks for your help.
I was under pressure to meet strict deadlines...
Katerina M., San Mateo, CA / Yelp review
I would give 10 stars if I could!
By far the very best agent for certifications and apostilles.
I highly recommend Elena for excellent communication, above and beyond service, competence, speed, professionalism and awesome pricing. I was under pressure to meet strict deadlines for a death certificate apostille for Greece. Elena saved the day and was a star throughout! I wish there were clones of hers everywhere in the world :).
With warmth and courtesy, Elena took away all the stress of bureaucracy, answered every small and big question of mine promptly and delivered far beyond my expectations. And all this with the most reasonable pricing in the market.
So wonderful to see excellent people doing excellent work. Thank you, Elena!
I was nervous I sent my forms to a place I didn't know...
Eve L., Orlando, FL / Yelp review
So I just got back from the Dominican Republic where I got married! Anyways I live in Orlando Florida and was born in NYC... since I decided to get married in my spouses country I needed my birth certificate to be apostilled, I had my original birth certificate from 1995 in mint condition... NYC was requiring a letter of authentication and that I ordered a new birth certificate. That would have not been a problem if I wasn't short on time. I contacted foreign documents express and Elena assisted me with every question I had. She advised if my birth certificate was original she can have that one apostilled... I went with my gut instinct and I Fed ex the document to her 2 day on Friday November 17 (weekends don't count) and she got it on Monday November 20th... I was nervous I sent my forms to a place I didn't know , I didn't know if this was legit long story short on November 22, 2017 Elena emailed me advising my document was successfully apostilled and was on its way back to me via Fed ex 2 day shipping....Amazing considering it was thanksgiving week and I was flying out of the country shortly.
For my wedding on December 3rd. This was the best $125.00 I have ever spent. Elena was super patient with me and all my questions and remained very professional. I'm back and my wedding was perfect and the fact that all my paperwork was in order was one less thing I had to worry about. If I ever need this service for what ever it is I will trust it no questions asked!!!!! If you need your document apostilled for what ever reason please don't hesitate with doing business with Foreign Documents Express... I am One that leaves detailed reviews as we as humans love to complain about the negative but never take a moment to applaud excellence. Thank you Foreign Documents Express for helping me and thank you Elena for answering all my questions it felt good that even though you been doing this for years you didn't treat me like I had also, you are awesome. Just know your one of the few that made my special day come true and Foreign Documents Express is lucky to have you representing it!!!!
A number of times they were able to catch mistakes I had made in my request that would have caused problems in the other countries.
Michael Flink / LinkedIn review
I have needed quite a few documents legalized over the past few years to use in other countries. I have found this company to be extremely knowledgable and very fast at getting the work done correctly. A number of times they were able to catch mistakes I had made in my request that would have caused problems in the other countries. I would recommend Foreign Documents Express.
You are in good hands.
Cecilia Morozov / Google review
Well...where do I start? I could write a story!
This company is so professional and Elena is just to good at her job. In all honesty, I was a bit sceptical about this, so if you feel the same, please don't worry , these people know exactly what they are doing, you are in good hands.
I live in England, but I am married and divorced in The United States, and to make it even more interesting, I am a Romanian citizen, so I had to have my documents retrieved from the court that proclaimed my divorce in the states (a new legalized copy was needed for the apostille) and then I had to have it apostilled.
It all seamed impossible, until I have surfed the web and found Elena and Foreign Documents Express .
They literally took care off everything, and within 6 weeks I had my documents delivered via FedEx , right on my door steps.
If you think it's pricey , well, it is not! I have saved so much personal time and travel time, I wouldn't of known where to start.
And only to mention, I have been in touch with other companies of such in the states, but they couldn't deliver what Foreign Documents Express was able to .
It is a bit of a shame that people don't leave more reviews, this company deserves good advertisement!
Simply amazing!
Julia Fagá Alves / Google review
Simply amazing! Elena made what I thought impossible, possible.
Prezzi molto onesti.
Janet Calì / Google review
Di solito non lascio recensioni ma questo servizio merita assolutamente le 5 stelle, davvero efficiente, mi sono trovata benissimo. Elena è molto disponibile, precisa e amichevole, pronta ad aiutare il cliente per qualsiasi informazione. Prezzi molto onesti. Consiglio fortemente questo servizio per chi ne necessita, grazie Elena!
Quick response and very fast service
Andres Ortiz / Google review
Absolute star! Quick response and very fast service in getting us an apostille for a marriage certificate. Trustable and clear all along the way, cannot recommend these guys any higher.
This is an excellent service, highly efficient, which keeps its word.
Martine Ronsac / Google review
This is an excellent service, highly efficient, which keeps its word. In view of an international marriage to be celebrated in France, my fiancé and I required an apostille for his NYC birth certificate. Foreign Documents Express replied forthwith to my request with a clear time frame for procurement. They also kept us informed throughout as to the progress of the procedure. And then they delivered, right on time. Who, as they say in the trade, could ask for anything more ?
Fast, friendly and best bang for your money.
peter kurt / Google review
The absolute best - fast, friendly and best bang for your money. I would repeat any day!
Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
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ana Bar /Google review
I highly recommend their services. Elena is fast, quick response and price is very reasonable.
I recommend this company highly, without reservation!
Oscar Jaeger /Google review
I needed to get an apostille for the death certificate of my client's father and Foreign Documents Express was able to obtain one practically overnight. The fee for their service was very reasonable. In addition, Elena was conscientious and courteous: after mailing the apostilled document to me and tracking it and learning that it had been left at my front door, she even wrote to me to make sure that I had actually received it. I recommend this company highly, without reservation!
Super fast and super efficient service.
Karan Gupta Consulting /Google review
You will not be able to find a better service than this. Super fast and super efficient service. Very reasonable and fair cost. Uber responsive to any query. Would highly recommend their services. For someone who has done their homework with other consultants, let me assure you that they are the best at what they do.
FDE provided excellent service
william Emanuel /Google review
FDE provided excellent service when I needed my documents authenticated at the Chinese consulate.
