Arizona Apostille Services
Arizona documents intended for use abroad may require an apostille or certificate of authentication before they can be accepted by a foreign authority.
The Arizona Secretary of State authenticates eligible signatures of Arizona notaries, court clerks, state document custodians, judges, and other qualifying public officials.
Global Apostille Group can coordinate Arizona authentication remotely, from initial document review through submission and return delivery.
Request a QuotePublic Records and Notarized Documents Follow Different Paths
Before submitting an Arizona document for authentication, the first step is identifying whether it is an official government record or a privately executed document.
Certified Copies
Government-issued records should generally be submitted as certified copies issued by the government office that maintains the record.
Original Arizona Notarization
Privately executed documents may be eligible when the original document has been properly notarized by an Arizona notary whose commission can be verified by the Secretary of State.
Before Your Arizona Document Is Submitted for Apostille
Arizona documents must meet the Secretary of State’s authentication requirements before processing. The correct preparation depends on whether you have a certified public record or a privately notarized document.
Start With an Eligible Document
Arizona generally requires an original notarized document or an appropriate certified government record. A standard photocopy is not a substitute for the qualifying original or certified copy.
Verify the Arizona Signature or Record
The Arizona Secretary of State authenticates eligible Arizona notaries and public officials. Documents issued or notarized outside Arizona generally must be authenticated through the appropriate issuing state instead.
Confirm the Destination Country
The country where the document will be used determines the final authentication route. Hague Convention destinations receive an apostille, while non-Hague destinations require a certificate of authentication and may involve additional legalization.
Arizona does not currently issue electronic apostilles. Global Apostille Group handles the physical submission process as part of your service, so you do not need to coordinate filing or return logistics directly with the Arizona Secretary of State.
Not Sure Whether Your Arizona Document Is Ready?
Send us the document type, issuing authority, and country of destination. We can review the authentication path before you mail an original or certified record.