Frequently Asked Questions:
Nevada Apostille and Authentication Services
General Questions
- What is a Nevada Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
- How can I obtain an Apostille Stamp to certify a document in Nevada for use abroad?
- How do I legalize documents issued in Nevada for submission to countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention?
- How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Nevada?
- How can I verify the authenticity of Nevada apostilles?
- What documents can be certified in Nevada with an Apostille Stamp?
- Will an apostille stamp from Nevada be accepted abroad?
- Where can I find more information about certifying Nevada documents?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Nevada Attestation and Apostille Services?
- What does a Nevada Apostille look like?
Birth, death and marriage certificates
- How can I obtain a certified copy of a Las Vegas Marriage Certificate?
- How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Nevada?
- Where can I obtain an apostille stamp for a Las Vegas marriage certificate?
- How can I obtain a new certified copy of a Nevada birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille?
Academic documents
Notarized documents
Answers
What is a Nevada Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
A Nevada Apostille is a certificate that is affixed by the Nevada Secretary of State to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized Nevada public official and confirms the capacity of that official (e.g. State Registrar, notary public).
Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Nevada document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in the United States (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the 
Hague Apostille Convention
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How can I obtain an Apostille Stamp to certify a document in Nevada for use abroad?
Apostille Stamps to authenticate Nevada documents can be obtained from the Secretary of State. Apostille stamps are only valid for documents that are required for submission to countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention
How do I legalize documents issued in Nevada for submission to countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention?
Nevada documents that need to be authenticated for non-apostille countries (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar) must be authenticated by the Nevada Secretary of State with an Authentication Certificate and then attested by the recipient country's embassy in the United States. Most embassies will also require an additional authentication the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Nevada?
Urgent apostille requests in Nevada are submitted personally to the Office of the Secretary of State in Las Vegas and can be processed in 1 business day
Documents requiring submission to a non-apostille country will then require legalization by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC and attestation at the embassy of the destination country.
How can I verify the authenticity of Nevada apostilles?
Nevada Apostilles can be checked here: Nevada Apostille verification
What documents can be certified in Nevada with an Apostille Stamp?
Documents signed by Nevada officials and notaries public can be certified in Nevada for official use outside the United States, including vital record certificates (e.g. birth, death, marriage certificates), state police background checks, educational certificates, university diplomas and notarized private documents (e.g. power of attorney).
Documents signed by Federal officials including FBI Background Checks must be submitted directly to the Authentication Division of the U.S. Department of State.
To confirm whether your Nevada document is valid for an Apostille Stamp, please Contact us for a free document check.
Will an apostille stamp from Nevada be accepted abroad?
If documents are required for submission to the authorities or consulate of a signatory country of the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille stamp affixed by the Secretary of State of Nevada will generally be recognized directly as confirming authenticity, although a certified translation may also be required if presenting to a country that does not have English as an official language.
If documents are required for presentation in a country that is not a signatory to the apostille convention (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Taiwan, Vietnam), then an apostille stamp is not valid. Documents will need to be authenticated at State level in Nevada, then by the State Department Authentication Division, and finally by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the United States. A Certified Translation may also be required.
Where can I find more information about certifying Nevada documents?
For further information about Nevada apostilles and authentications or to obtain a quote for assistance submitting your documents, with free eligibility pre-check, international collection and delivery by courier, please Contact us or send us your documents using our Online Quotation Form.
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Nevada Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
What does a Nevada Apostille look like?
Nevada Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Nevada documents certified with Apostille stamps:
How can I obtain a certified copy of a Las Vegas Marriage Certificate?
Certified copies of Las Vegas marriage certificates are available from the County Clerk's office:
Clark County Clerk’s Office (Las Vegas)
Isarey can obtain certified copies of certificates on behalf of clients who need apostille stamps or authentication from the Nevada Secretary of State.
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How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Nevada?
Nevada vital record certificates, including birth and death certificates, Nevada and Las Vegas marriage certificates, can be submitted to the Nevada Secretary of State for certification by apostille. Certified copies are required for apostille or authentication.
Certified copies of Nevada birth and death certificates can be obtained from: Nevada Office of Vital Statistics
Certified copies of Nevada marriage certificates can be obtained from the County Clerks Office where the marriage license was issued: Nevada Clerks & Recorders
If you require an apostille for your Nevada or Las Vegas marriage certificate, Isarey can normally obtain a certified copy on your behalf.
Where can I obtain an apostille stamp for a Las Vegas marriage certificate?
Las Vegas marriage certificates, issued by Clark Country, can be certified by Hague Apostille at the Office of the Secretary of State of Nevada. A Certified Copy of the certificate is required, available from Clark County Clerk’s Office (Las Vegas).
Isarey can obtain Nevada apostilles for Las Vegas marriage certificates. We can normally obtain a certified copy of your certificate from the country, based on a scan of your marriage licence, and we deliver worldwide. The process can be expedited to just 2 – 3 working days. Where certificates are required for non-apostille countries (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Taiwan), additional attestation is required.
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How can I obtain a new certified copy of a Nevada birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille?
Nevada birth and death records can be ordered online from VitalChek or in person from the Nevada Office of Vital Records in Carson City (appointment required).
Nevada marriage certificates can be obtained from the Country Clerk in the county where the marriage took place.
How can I authenticate Nevada university degree certificates for use abroad?
Nevada university degree certificates, course transcripts and high school diplomas can also be authenticated as notarized copies. A true copy is certified by a notary (this can often be done from a scan without having to submit the original) and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Washington DC Secretary of State. Authenticated documents can also be attested by the embassies of Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.
For further information, see:
University Degrees and School Records
How can I obtain an apostille in Nevada for a Power of Attorney or Affidavit?
To obtain an Apostille on a Power of Attorney or Affidavit signed in Nevada, the original signatures of the signing parties must be certified by a commissioned Nevada notary. Documents can also be notarized remotely from anywhere in the world and certified by Nevada Apostille (expedited service available).
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How can I get a quote to certify my documents?
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.
Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files and provide us with the passwords separately:
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