A Nevada Apostille is a type of specialized certificate that is issued to business entities by the Secretary of State. The Apostille is normally attached to the original business documents to ensure its authenticity and legitimacy. This makes it acceptable in any of the countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Introduction – Nevada Apostille
What is the Nevada Apostille and how is it helpful for a business entity to own this certificate? The Apostille came into being in 1961 when members of the Hague Apostille Convention, adopted a document that would help abolish the “Requirement of Legalization” for any foreign public documents.
The United States has been an integral part of this convention since October 15, 1981 and the Apostille certificate is currently being issued by the Secretary of State Offices in 50 states. The Apostille is basically a simplified certification of public documents including notarized documents, which is valid or can be used in countries that are recognized by the Hague convention. Today, there are 117 countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention where an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State or the US Department of State in Washington, DC will be all you require.
As a business entity, it is important to identify the various documents for which you can opt for an Apostille. The list of documents for Nevada Apostille can be categorized as follows:
State Level Business Documents
There are several business documents that are normally prepared by the corporation, the Secretary of State, or chamber of commerce. These documents include Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificates of Amendment, Certificate of Good Standing, Corporate Resolution, Joint Venture (JV) Agreements, and other Corporate Forms. A Nevada Apostille can help authenticate any of these documents to help you achieve your business objectives.
Federal level Business Documents
The Federal documents can be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. and an Apostille certificate can be issued. The list of documents include Articles of Incorporation, any corporate documents that need to be used overseas, Food and Drug (FDA) Administration Documents, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Distributorship Agreements among others.
This brings us to the big question – how do you order a Nevada Apostille?
How can I order an Apostille certificate from Nevada SOS?
The office of the Nevada Secretary of State is responsible for issuing of the Nevada Apostille. Let’s look at an example to understand what is required.
If your company or business entity is located in Nevada and your corporate bylaws need to be Apostilled, if you are the authorized signatory of the document then your signature will need to be notarized on the document. The notary has to place his or her seal right next to your signature.
The process of applying for a Nevada Apostille is by downloading the “Apostille/Certification Order” from the Secretary of State (SOS) website; filling and submitting the information required including fee, special instructions if any, and Credit Card Checklist. The checklist is required for submissions through mail or fax requests and counter submissions.
Submissions
You can submit the filled form for Nevada Apostille in the following ways:
- Order Online through IncParadise:One of the fastest ways to get your Nevada Apostille is through ordering it online. We at IncParadise offer a service to our clients through which, an Apostille can be ordered online right from here.
- Submit by Mail:You can submit your request for an Apostille by mail, which can be standard processing or expedite processing. There will be an extra fee for expedited processing. The ‘Apostille Order’ form should include the name of the country in which the document will be used, Credit Card Checklist, and a self-addressed envelope for the Apostille to be mailed to post processing. You have to enclose an original or certified copy of the document that needs to be certified or Apostilled.
- Submit by Fax:You can fax your Nevada Apostille order only if you are requesting a certified copy at the same time. This request will undergo normal processing time unless you specify for it to be expedited. A credit card checklist or payment form has to be faxed along with the order.
- Submit by Email:You can also email your order only if you are requesting a certified copy at the same time. The request for Nevada Apostille will undergo normal processing time unless you specify for it to be expedited. A credit card checklist or payment form has to be faxed along with the order.
- Submit by Phone:You may call in your order only if you are requesting a certified copy at the same time. The request for the order will undergo normal processing time unless you specify for it to be expedited. A credit card checklist or payment form has to be faxed along with the order. The Nevada Apostille order form should include the name of the country in which the document will be used, a return address, and phone number for any questions that the SOS may need to ask.
- Submit in Person:You can also submit a request for an Apostille along with the required fee, in person. You will have to provide an original or certified copy of the document that is required to be
Processing Time & Price
Once you have submitted the Nevada Apostille order, the normal processing time can vary from 10-14 business days plus any additional time required for mailing the processed document or Apostille to the return address as provided in the order form.
The fee for regular filing will be $96 per each Apostille submitted. You can always opt for an expedited filing for $294.
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