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Apostille Your Kansas Documents
The state of Kansas, along with its capital Topeka and most populated city, Wichita, is located in the Midwest region of the country. The state requests more than 250 apostilles of documents monthly.
Discover which types of documents can be apostilled in Kansas and the requirements for both original and scanned copies.
Which Documents Qualify for Apostille in Kansas?
In Kansas, several types of documents can receive an apostille for international use, including:
- Legal Documents: This includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, adoption records, and court orders.
- Educational Documents: Such as diplomas, transcripts, academic degrees, and other records from educational institutions.
- Business Documents: Includes business contracts, corporate registration documents, powers of attorney, and intellectual property records like patents.
- Government-Issued Documents: Permits, licenses, and other official approvals issued by state authorities fall into this category.
- Notarized Documents: Any notarized papers, including acknowledgments, affidavits, and sworn statements.
Note that the process and requirements for obtaining an apostille may vary based on the document type and the specific jurisdiction. In Kansas, it’s important to consult with the relevant authorities or a professional service to ensure all steps are properly followed, considering both Kansas’s guidelines and the requirements of the destination country.
What Are the Requirements to Apostille Kansas Documents?
The following are the requirements necessary to apostille or legalize a document in the state of Kansas. Also listed are the types of documents that can be apostilled.
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Original Document
You will need to make sure of the following:
- You have the original document or duplicate document issued by the State
- The correct signature has been included
- The original document was issued recently
The apostille of the original takes anywhere from 4-10 business days.
You can apostille Kansas Secretary of State public and private documents if the following applies:
- Certified Copies of Birth, Marriage, Death, Divorce Certificates and Verification of No Marriage Letters were issued by the Office of Vital Statistics (Kansas Department of Health and Environment).
- Notarized documents presented for certification have an original, completed notarization block by a Kansas Notary Public with no visible errors.
Please note:
- Single Proof documents are acceptable for an apostille.
- Lorne A. Phillips, State Registrar is an acceptable signature.
- Certified copies of vital records are released to the person named on the record, immediate family, a legal representative, or anyone who can prove a direct interest. This can include someone such as a named beneficiary or someone who jointly owns property with the person whose record is requested.
Scanned Photocopy of Original Document
You will need to make sure of the following:
- Appropriate signature is NOT provided
- Original document is damaged
- Original document was issued over 10 years ago
- Destination country ACCEPTS apostilles of the scanned photocopy of the original document; many foreign countries do accept an apostille of the scanned photocopy
- You need the apostille within 24 hours
Please note:
- The notary and apostille must be issued within the same state. This means that your scanned photocopy will be notarized and then apostilled in New York City.
What If I Don’t Have My Original Document?
To learn more about obtaining copies of an original document, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Public Health at:
Office of Vital Statistics
1000 SW Jackson
Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66612-2221
For more information, visit their website at:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1165/Office-of-Vital-Statistics
If you prefer to order online, you can also visit: www.vitalchek.com
Professional Kansas Apostille Services with Apostille International
Apostille International is pleased to provide certified Kansas apostille services, ensuring your documents meet the Hague Convention standards.
Standard processing for apostille requests may take several weeks. For those needing a faster turnaround, we also offer expedited options. Select from our Standard service or choose our Express processing for same-day or 24-hour service.
To get started, contact us at 844-606-8719 for a quote. Experience the ease and dependability of our Kansas apostille services.