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# Apostille

A certificate authenticating a public document for legal use in another participating country.

An apostille is issued by a designated state authority, commonly the Secretary of State, certifying the authenticity of a notary’s commission or an official’s signature so the document is recognized abroad.

It authenticates the official who signed, not the contents. Countries outside the applicable convention use a different legalization process.

## Related terms

- [AcknowledgmentA notarial act where the signer confirms to the notary that the signature is theirs and was made willingly.](/glossary/notary-acknowledgment/)
- [RON (Remote Online Notarization)Notarization performed over live audio-video with identity verification, producing a digitally signed and sealed record.](/glossary/ron/)

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