Notary Services for International Documents

International Document Notarization

Have a signature notarized for a document destined for use abroad. The notary verifies the signer’s identity and follows applicable North Carolina notarial requirements. Requirements vary by document and destination country, so bring any instructions from the receiving organization. Notarization does not itself confirm that a document will be accepted overseas.

Apostille Guidance

Some international documents need an apostille or another form of authentication after notarization. Get help understanding the usual sequence and which office may handle the next step. The process depends on the document and destination. An apostille is not issued by a notary, and acceptance requirements should be confirmed with the receiving organization or relevant authority.

Document Preparation Review

Bring the complete document and any directions from the school, agency, employer, or other organization requesting it. A review can help identify signature lines, required signer appearances, and instructions that may affect notarization. The notary cannot provide legal advice or decide whether a document meets foreign legal requirements, so confirm those with the requesting organization.