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Louisiana, the southern state known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is home to two of the most iconic cities in the United States: Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Every month, Louisiana receives more than 200 requests for apostilles of documents.

Here, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to know about apostilling documents in Louisiana, including the types of documents that can be apostilled and the requirements for both original documents and scanned copies.

What are the requirements for apostilling a document in Louisiana?

When it comes to apostilling an original document, there are a few things to keep in mind. The document must be an original or a duplicate issued by the state, and it must bear the appropriate signature. Additionally, the original document must have been recently issued. The process of apostilling an original document typically takes between 4-10 business days.
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The Louisiana Secretary of State can apostille both public and private documents, including vital records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. These documents must bear the signature of the Registrar of Vital Records, Darlene W. Smith. Other documents that can be apostilled include those signed by a Louisiana Notary Public, Clerks of Court, Deputy Clerks of Court, Ex-Officio Notary Deputy Sheriffs, Judges, Justices of the Peace, or the Registrar of Vital Records.

It’s worth noting that college and university transcripts and diplomas are also acceptable for an apostille as long as they have been signed by the state-accredited university’s registrar, president or dean. Similarly, high school transcripts and diplomas are acceptable as long as they have been signed by the high school’s superintendent.

If you need to obtain an apostille for a scanned photocopy of an original document, there are a few additional requirements to keep in mind. The appropriate signature should not be provided, and the original document should be damaged or issued over 10 years ago.

It’s also important to ensure that the destination country accepts apostilles of scanned photocopies. Most countries do accept this form of apostille. If you need the apostille within 24 hours, the scanned photocopy of the original document that you provide will be notarized and apostilled in New York City.

Whether you need to obtain an apostille for an original document or a scanned photocopy, there are several ways to do so. For walk-in orders of an original document, you can visit the Vital Records Central Office located at 1450 Poydras Street Suite 400 in New Orleans. Alternatively, you can send your application by mail to the Vital Records Registry at PO Box 60630 in New Orleans. For those who prefer online, fax or phone orders, VitalChek Network’s website is a great resource. They can be reached at (877) 605-8562 or by visiting their website at https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/louisiana/louisiana-vital-records?click_id=646829930273374210&ppc=0.

At Louisiana’s heart lies a deep appreciation for history and culture. We hope that this guide to apostilling documents in Louisiana has been helpful and that you’ll be able to successfully obtain the apostille you need.

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