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US Notarization and Authentication 2024-01-04

How to Notarize and Authenticate Documents from the Arizona Secretary of State?

Self-Service Guide for Arizona Secretary of State Notarization Authentication

The Secretary of State offers two types of notarization authentication: Apostille and Certificate of Authentication. Apostille, also known as "Hague Authentication," is only valid within Hague Convention member countries. Since Chinese consulates are currently not part of the "Hague Authentication treaty countries," documents submitted to Chinese consulates in the United States must use a "Certificate of Authentication."

If you don’t have time to handle it yourself, you can contact CHV for agency services. Reach out via our Contact Us page, WeChat or LINE, or call our customer service at 518-956-5673 (US). We provide notarization authentication services for personal or corporate documents across all 50 U.S. states, including consulate three-level authentication or Hague Authentication, with expedited processing available—completed in as fast as 3 business days.

In-Person Office Processing:

Phoenix Office
State Capitol Executive Tower
1700 W. Washington Street, 1st Fl., Room 103
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Tucson Office
Arizona State Complex
400 W. Congress, 1st Fl., Suite 139-1
Tucson, AZ

Mail-In Processing:

Arizona Secretary of State
1700 W. Washington, 7th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-6187
Processing Time: Same-day for counter service or 5 days for mail-in orders.

Website: www.azsos.gov/business_services/notary/apostille.htm

Reminders for Arizona Notarization Authentication

Hague Authentication or Authentication issued by Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett in Phoenix follows these standards:

Documents intended for use in foreign countries. The Arizona Secretary of State’s office issues Hague Authentication or Authentication to certify that the oaths of Arizona notaries, judges, public officials, and state clerks are on file with the Secretary of State. Vital records such as birth, death, or marriage certificates should be issued no more than 5 years prior and certified by the current State Registrar, Patricia Adams.

Tip: If you need a new certified copy of vital records issued by Arizona, please contact the Arizona Department of Health Services:

Office of Vital Records
1818 W. Adams
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-1300
(888) 816-5907
Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php

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