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- Why You’re Hearing the Word Apostille More Often
If you plan to study, marry, relocate, or do business abroad, you’ll encounter one critical requirement: document authentication. For Georgia-issued records, that usually means an apostille - a certificate that verifies the authenticity of the document so it’s accepted by another country that follows the Hague Apostille Convention (1961).
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Apostille vs. Notarization (Quick Snapshot)
| Notarization | Apostille | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Confirms the signer's identity in the U.S. | Confirms the signature/seal so the doc is valid in another country |
| Issued by | Georgia Notary Public | Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) |
| Used for | POAs, affidavits, contracts inside the U.S. | Birth certificates, diplomas, POAs outside the U.S. |
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Which Georgia Documents Commonly Need an Apostille?
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Birth, marriage, or death certificates
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School transcripts & diplomas
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Power of Attorney, adoption papers, single-status affidavits
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Corporate docs: Articles of Incorporation, patents, trademarks
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FBI background checks (federal apostille)
Tip: Always request certified copies from the issuing agency before sending anything for apostille.
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How the Georgia Apostille Process Works
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Document Prep – ENS reviews the record, ensures proper notarization (if required), and completes GSCCCA forms.
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Submission – We hand-deliver or courier your packet to GSCCCA in Atlanta.
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Processing – Standard 1–3 business days; rush & same-day options available.
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Return – Local pick-up, secure mail-back, or international shipping.
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Why Use Elite Notary Signing Instead of DIY?
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Error-Proof Review – Avoid rejections caused by missing seals or outdated certificates.
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Time Savings – No lines, no multiple trips to state offices.
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Secure Chain of Custody – We track every handoff and insure high-value documents.
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Friendly Guidance – Clear answers, faith-informed compassion, and weekend availability.
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