Whether you are relocating abroad, registering a business in a foreign country, applying for residency, or handling a family legal matter overseas, Delaware documents often need official authentication before a foreign authority will accept them. The Delaware Division of Corporations, operating under the Delaware Secretary of State, processes eligible documents for international use. This includes documents signed by a Delaware notary public, official certified copies of state vital records, and documents certified by a state or local public official.
The destination country determines which process applies. Hague Convention member countries accept an apostille as the final step in authentication. Delaware authentication for non-Hague countries requires additional steps.
