How To Request an Apostille or Certification of Documents in Hawaii

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

#1. Fill Out the Application

Complete and sign The Application for Apostille or Certification of Documents Include the purpose of your document and the destination country. Use a paper clip to attach your application to your documents. 

**Fee:** $1.00 per document via money order or cashier’s check. No personal checks.

#2 Notarize your Documents

Schedule an appointment with a  notary public in Hawaii for in-person, mobile or remote online notarization. Bring a valid photo ID and your documents. 

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**Fee:** Varies depending on service and number of documents

#3 Authenticate the Notary Signature

Take the signed and notarized documents to the First Circuit Court. The court clerk will authenticate the signature and stamp of the notary to make sure it matches their specimen card on file, in order for the court to authenticate the notary.

**Fee:** $3.00 per document. 

#4. Deliver your documents to the Lieutenant Governor's office in the State Capitol building in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Once your documents have been notarized and authenticated by the circuit court successfully, the documents must be delivered to the Lieutenant Governor's office by mail or in-person during business hours.

Hawaii State Capitol

415 S. Beretania St. 5th Floor

Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 586-0255

**Fee:** $1.00 per document.

Include the following with your documents or envelope:

1. Your completed application for an Apostille or Certification of Documents.
2. Your notarized and authenticated documents.
3. Cash, Money order, or cashier's check ($1.00 per document)

For an Apostille, the turnaround time is about 7 to 10 business days.

Additional Information

For Certifications:

If you need a Certification for a country not in the Hague Convention, the process is the same. However, after verification by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, your documents are sent to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. for final authentication, before being mailed back.

Common Documents To Request an Apostille or Certification for:
#1. Corporate documents: Certificates of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, Certificates of Origin, Trademarks/Patents, Business Power of Attorney, FDA Certificates, Invoices & Free Sale Certificates, Dept. of Treasury, and Certificate to Foreign Government.

#2. Academic documents: Universities/College diplomas, University/College Transcripts, High School Diplomas, High School Transcripts, School Records, and certificates of Attendance.

#3. Personal documents: Copy of a U.S. Passport, Copy of U.S. Driver’s License, Deeds and Wills, Single Status Affidavits, Car/Automobile Title, Travel Authorizations, State Police Records, FBI Background Records, Personal Power of Attorney, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad.

#4. Embassy legalizations: Embassy Legalization for Personal Documents, Embassy Legalization for Academic Documents, and Embassy Legalization for Business Documents.

#5.Vital records: Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, and Death Certificates.

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