Georgia apostille requirements differ from many other states: rather than going through the Secretary of State, apostilles are issued by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). Our apostille and legalization services cover every detail of Peach State rules to keep the process accurate and efficient from start to finish.
The GSCCCA Office in Atlanta
The Clerk’s Authority Office that handles apostilles is located in the Northeast metro area of the state capital and accepts requests either dropped off in person or by mail. For locals and residents throughout Georgia, eligible Atlanta apostille paperwork must be submitted here to receive this type of international authentication.
Great Seal Certifications from the Georgia Secretary of State
While the Georgia Secretary of State doesn’t offer Atlanta apostille services, its office provides Great Seal certifications. Apostilles and Great Seal certifications are used for different authentication pathways when presenting documents overseas.
How to Tell Which One Your Document Needs
Essentially, what dictates which one is suitable depends on where you intend to use your documents. For countries that have signed the Hague Convention, an Atlanta apostille is all you need, whereas for non-member countries, a Great Seal certificate is required as part of the legalization process.