An Oklahoma record usually cannot be used overseas until the Secretary of State certifies the signature. The Certification Department in Oklahoma City completes this work by confirming the signature and seal of the notary or official who signed.
Oklahoma may apostille certified vital and court records, state, county, and local government documents, as well as certain business, academic, and privately notarized paperwork.
The destination country decides which certificate applies. A Hague Convention country accepts an Oklahoma apostille, and other destinations require a Certificate of Signature followed by embassy or consular legalization, depending on that country’s requirements. Our full apostille service runs either route, and anyone new to it can first learn what an apostille is.