Kentucky Apostille Services
Need a Kentucky document prepared for use outside the United States? Global Apostille Group provides professional apostille and authentication assistance for eligible Kentucky documents.
We assist with vital records, notarized documents, educational records, court documents, business records, and other qualifying documents issued or notarized in Kentucky.
From document review through processing, we help simplify the authentication process from start to finish.
Documents We Can Help With
Kentucky authentication requirements depend on the type of document, who issued or notarized it, and how the document has been prepared before submission.
Vital Records
Eligible certified Kentucky birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and other qualifying vital records.
Notarized Documents
Powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations, agreements, and other documents properly notarized in Kentucky.
Educational Records
Diplomas, transcripts, and other school records properly certified and prepared for Kentucky authentication.
Court Documents
Divorce decrees, judgments, and other eligible records issued through Kentucky courts.
Business Records
Eligible Kentucky corporate documents, certified filings, certificates, and other qualifying business records.
Background Checks
Certain Kentucky-issued background checks and qualifying state or local records intended for international use.
Kentucky Apostille Requirements
Kentucky documents must be properly issued, certified, or notarized before they can receive state authentication.
The Document Must Qualify for Kentucky Authentication
Kentucky authenticates eligible documents issued by Kentucky public officials and qualifying documents notarized by Kentucky notaries.
Paper Notarizations May Require County Clerk Certification
A paper document notarized by a Kentucky notary generally requires certification of the notary's signature by the County Clerk where the notary is registered before the document proceeds to state authentication.
Vital Records Must Be Properly Issued
Kentucky vital records submitted for authentication must be eligible certified copies and bear the appropriate current State Registrar signature.
Educational and Court Records May Need an Additional Certification Step
School records and certain court documents may require notarization or County Clerk certification before the Kentucky Secretary of State can authenticate the document.
Electronic and Paper Documents Follow Different Routes
Kentucky can issue electronic authentication certificates for certain qualifying electronically notarized documents. Paper documents and vital records follow their applicable physical document requirements.
Need a Kentucky Document Apostilled?
Tell us what type of document you have, where it was issued, and the country where it will be used. We’ll review the document requirements and help coordinate the process from start to finish.
Request a QuoteKentucky Apostille FAQs
Common questions about preparing Kentucky documents for international use.
Who issues apostilles in Kentucky?
The Kentucky Secretary of State is responsible for issuing apostilles and authentications for qualifying Kentucky documents.
Does a Kentucky notarized document need County Clerk certification?
Paper documents notarized by a Kentucky notary generally require certification of the notary's signature by the County Clerk where the notary is registered before state authentication.
Can a Kentucky birth or marriage certificate be apostilled?
Yes. Eligible certified Kentucky vital records may receive an apostille or authentication when they meet the state's current signature and certification requirements.
Can a Kentucky diploma or transcript receive an apostille?
Yes. Educational records may need to be certified by an authorized school official, properly notarized, and then certified at the county level before state authentication.
Does Kentucky issue electronic apostilles?
Kentucky offers electronic apostille or authentication processing for certain qualifying electronically notarized documents. Electronic eligibility does not apply to every document type, including vital records.
Can an FBI background check receive a Kentucky apostille?
No. FBI background checks are federal documents and follow the federal apostille or authentication process rather than the Kentucky state process.