When Alaskan documents need to be used abroad, a standard certified copy is not enough. An apostille certifies the authenticity of the signatures and seals on your paperwork, making it legally recognized in countries that participate in the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
Apostilles in Alaska are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. This applies to documents issued within the state, notarized by a commissioned Notary Public, or official certified copies of state records. If the receiving country is not a Hague Convention member, Alaska document authentication follows a different process.
