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Step 1:

Ensure Documents are
Properly Signed by Appropriate Official |
Step 2:

Submit documents to Secretary of State |
Step 3:

Pay $1.00 Document
Certification Fee |
Step 4:
Receive Authenticated Document |
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Verify that your documents have been signed by an official whose signature
the Secretary of State has authority to authenticate
Verify that all vital records are certified
copies
If your documents were notarized, verify that
the notary included all of the required information |
Present documents
in person to the Office of the Great Seal, the Secretary of State Marquette
County Plus office, or any of the Secretary of State Super!Centers
Or, mail documents to the Office of the Great
Seal along with a check or money order made payable to "State of Michigan"
Indicate the country of destination and be
sure to include a self-addressed, stamped return envelope |
Pay $1.00 for each document you have requested be authenticated |
Your documents will
be returned to you with an Apostille or Certificate of Authority, which is
determined by the country of destination |
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