Do foreign governments accept a birth or death record issued by the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records (including information regarding Apostille or Certification)?
Many foreign governments require that a certified copy of a birth or death record also include an Apostille or Certification for matters such as foreign adoptions, international business transactions, marriage, and dual citizenship. This Apostille or Certification is issued by the Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation of the Department of State. Each country has its own requirements as to what information must be listed on a certified copy of a birth record that is further authenticated by an Apostille or Certification. Therefore, it is imperative that the customer indicates on the application form that the intended use of the birth record is for an Apostille or Certification and specify the country requiring this documentation to ensure the appropriate certified copy is issued. Please click here for information on applying for a certified copy of a birth record. For death records, please click here for information on applying for a certified copy of a death record. Please cli
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