Corporate bylaws / operating agreement apostille
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Corporate bylaws and operating agreements are internal company documents not issued by a government agency, so obtaining an apostille requires notarization. Requirements vary by state - some allow direct notarization, while others require copy certification by a notary, either in person or remotely.
Foreign Documents Express provides notarial statement and affidavit samples to meet state requirements. This page outlines the apostille process for corporate bylaws and operating agreements.
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Arizona
Arizona apostille requirements for copies of Bylaws and Operating agreements
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.
Arizona notarization requirements are strict. Make sure the notary not only signs and stamps the document but also uses a notarial statement - acknowledgment or jurat:
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 personal and corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, certified of diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
State of Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ........ day of ........, 20 ...... by _______________________ (name of the signer)
(seal) _________________
Notary Public
For remotely notarized documents the notarial statement must have the following additional wording: "This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology".
Option 2:
In the State of Arizona, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Arizona 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 Arizona )
County of . . . . . . . )
I, _____________, a notary public, do certify that, on the __ day of _________, 20__, I personally made the above/attached copy of ______________ [Document Title] from the original, and it is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered copy.
If you are not able to get the document notarized by an Arizona notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get an Arizona apostille
Send a copy of the bylaws / operating agreement and the original notarized affidavit by mail or email a remotely notarized document for an Arizona apostille.
In the State of Arizona, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Arizona Secretary of State and has a Great Seal of the State of Arizona. Arizona apostilles are issued in English/French/Spanish.
Arizona 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.
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Arkansas
Arkansas apostille requirements for copies of Bylaws and Operating agreements
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:
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____.
If you are not able to get the bylaws / operating agreement notarized by an Arkansas notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get an Arkansas apostille
Send a copy of the bylaws / operating agreement and the original notarized affidavit or an attested copy of the bylaws or operating agreement by mail for an Arkansas apostille.
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.
California
California apostille requirements for copies of Bylaws and Operating agreements
The original Bylaws or Operating agreement is maintained in the company’s internal records.
To have a copy of the Bylaws or Operating agreement apostilled in the State of California, prepare an affidavit confirming that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the original company's Bylaws / Operating agreement (Affidavit for company documents). The affidavit should be signed by a company officer and properly notarized.
California notarization requirements are strict. Make sure the notary not only signs and stamps the document but also uses a notarial statement - acknowledgment or jurat. You can also ask the notary to use California Copy Certification by Document Custodian.
Remotely notarized documents: California law requires a person to appear personally before a notary public to obtain notarial acts like acknowledgments or jurats. This means the party must be physically present before the notary public. A video image or other form of non-physical representation is not a personal appearance in front of a notary public under current California State law.
Electronically notarized documents: California notaries public are authorized under current law to perform notarizations on documents electronically as long as all the requirements for a traditional paper-based notarial act are met, including the use of a seal for all but two specific documents used in real estate transactions.
California law prohibits notaries from certifying copies of documents.
If you are not able to get the bylaws / operating agreement notarized by a California notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a California apostille
Send a copy of the bylaws / operating agreement and the original notarized affidavit by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a California apostille.
In the State of California, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by staples. It is signed by the California Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the Office of the Secretary of State. California apostilles are issued in English/French/Spanish.
California 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.
Colorado
Colorado apostille requirements for copies of Bylaws and Operating agreements
The original Bylaws or Operating Agreement is kept as part of the company’s internal records.
Option 1:
If you need an apostille for a copy of the Bylaws or Operating Agreement, you’ll need to prepare an affidavit stating that the attached document is a true and complete copy of the company’s original Bylaws or Operating Agreement (Sample corporate affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer and properly notarized by a Colorado notary public.
Colorado has strict requirements for notarization. The notaries must do more than just sign and stamp the document - they must also include a complete notarial certificate, either an acknowledgment or a jurat.
Acknowledgment (representative capacity):
(for corporate powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, authorizations, certificates of incumbency, etc.)
Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation):
(for sworn statements, affidavits, single status affidavits, etc.)
Remotely notarized documents: no information available
Electronically notarized documents: no information available
Option 2:
In the State of Colorado, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Colorado notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Copy certification:
If you are not able to get the bylaws / operating agreement notarized by a Colorado notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Colorado apostille
Send a copy of the bylaws / operating agreement and the original notarized affidavit or an attested copy of the bylaws or operating agreement by mail for a Colorado apostille.
In the State of Colorado, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by staples. It is signed by the Secretary of the State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the State of Colorado. Colorado apostilles are issued in English/Spanish/French.
As of April 2, 2018, the Secretary of State issues a combined single certificate of authentication. In countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the certificate serves as an apostille.
Colorado apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 10 bus. days + 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.
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