A customer has requested that I notarize a document which requires an apostille. As a Notary, is there anything special that I need to do? — M.K., California
No, there are no special procedures that the Notary needs to follow when a document requires an apostille. The document must be notarized by following California law.
An apostille is issued by the Secretary of State for a document that is destined for a country that is party to the Hague Apostille convention after the notarization has been completed . The purpose of the apostille is to validate the Notary’s commission with the state so that it may be received in the country of destination.
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