How is a notary s signature authenticated on a document for use in this country or overseas?
Authenticating a Notary Public s signature can be done only by the Secretary of State s office. The document that needs the certification attached must be submitted to the Secretary of State s office with the request for either a “Certification” or an “Apostille”. If you are not sure which type you need only indicate the country that the documents will ultimately be sent to and this office will then make the determination as to which authentication certificate to use. The fee for each certification is $10.00.
