Indiana Apostille Services
Indiana documents intended for use abroad may require state authentication before they can be accepted by a foreign authority.
The Indiana Secretary of State authenticates eligible Indiana public records, certified business documents, and documents properly notarized by Indiana notaries.
Global Apostille Group can review your Indiana document, identify the proper preparation requirements, and coordinate processing through completion.
Request a QuoteIndiana Uses a Single Certificate Format
Indiana follows a single-certificate model for state authentication requests, which differs from states that issue visibly separate apostille and authentication certificates.
The Indiana Secretary of State uses the Hague Model Apostille Single Certificate format for authentication requests.
The certificate is trilingual, uniquely numbered, and verifies the signature, official capacity, and seal or stamp appearing on the underlying document.
The destination country still matters, and additional foreign legalization requirements may apply depending on where the document will be used.
Vital & Court Documents
Indiana birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, and other official records should be submitted as eligible certified records from the appropriate issuing authority.
Indiana-Notarized Records
Affidavits, powers of attorney, translations, statements, and similar private documents generally require a properly completed Indiana notarization before authentication.
Indiana Corporate Documents
Certified Indiana business records such as Articles of Incorporation, merger documents, assumed-name filings, and Certificates of Existence or Fact may also qualify.
Preparing an Indiana Document for Authentication
The Indiana Secretary of State verifies the signature, capacity, and seal or stamp appearing on an eligible document. Proper document preparation is therefore essential before submission.
Use an Original or Certified Copy
Indiana requires the original document or an eligible certified copy of the record being submitted for authentication.
Use an Indiana Official or Notary
The qualifying signature must be one that the Indiana Secretary of State can authenticate, such as an Indiana public official or commissioned Indiana notary.
Complete the Notarial Certificate
Notarized documents must include a properly completed notarial certificate stating the relevant facts of the notarial act and bearing the notary’s signature and seal.
Identify the Destination Country
Indiana requires the country where the document will be sent so the state can prepare the appropriate authentication certificate.
Indiana specifically requires a proper notarial certificate containing the jurisdiction, date, signer information, and other details of the notarial act together with the notary’s signature and seal.
Not Sure Whether Your Indiana Document Is Ready?
Send us the document type, issuing authority, and destination country. We can review the authentication requirements and identify any preparation needed before processing.