When to use this form: Use this form to request an apostille or
certificate of authentication under A.R.S. § 41-326.
When not to use this form: Do NOT use this form if the document
for which you are seeking an apostille has been signed or notarized
by a federal official. Direct your request to the United States
Department of State at (202) 647-4000. Such documents might
include those that have been signed by a federal
official with the
official seal of that agency, American Consular Officer, Military Notary (10 USC 1044a) or Foreign Consul.
Be Accurate: To avoid errors please write legibly or computer
generate this request. This form has been designed to be filled out
and printed online. Sign and date the request.
Website: All forms are available on the Secretary of State’s Website,
www.azsos.gov.
Types of documents authenticated:Government documents such as a
birth certificate, death certificate, marriage record, corporation document,
etc. must be a CERTIFIED COPY issued by that government office.
Filing Fee and Payment: $3 PER DOCUMENT; Checks or money
orders shall be made payable to the Secretary of State. Credit cards are
not accepted. Cash accepted in-person only.
Submission: Include your payment and a self-addressed, postage paid
envelope to avoid any delays or rejections. We are unable to process
any requests with insufficient postage.
If you send your documents by mail and require expedited service you
may want to use express mail and include a self-addressed, pre-paid
express mail envelope for the return of the processed documents.
Processing: 10 Business Days
Questions? Call (602) 542-6187; in-state/toll-free (800) 458-5842