Are you looking for an example of a Colorado Apostille? An Apostille is a French word meaning “Certification”.
An Apostille is simply the name for a specialized certificate issued by the Colorado Secretary of State. The Apostille is attached to your original document to verify that the signature is legitimate and authentic so it will be accepted in one of the other Hague Apostille Member Countries.
Here is typically what’s included in a Colorado Apostille:
- Country … [country name] This public document
- has been signed by … [name]
- acting in the capacity of … [function]
- bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
- at … [location]
- the … [date]
- by … [name]
- No … [apostille registration number]
- Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
- Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]
The Colorado Secretary of State has updated the look of their apostille again (UPDATED January 2017):
Here is an Example of a Colorado Apostille from the Colorado Secretary of State (UPDATED JUNE 2016):
Here is an example of the previous apostille issued by the State of Colorado:
Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!
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