Overseas governments sometimes need proof that US documents are genuine before they will accept them. Please confirm requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country you are submitting the documents to. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will certify that official signatures, stamps or seals on a document are genuine by checking them against a specimen held on file, and stamping the document with an Authentication or Apostille.
   
   
  • After receiving your background check back from the FBI (with the appropriate information), you must have it authenticated through your appropriate jurisdiction(State)
               
   
Your particular U. S. Department of State for Apostille is located through the link below:
   
   
   
Once you have received this document back, the process is complete