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Authentication certificates are for documents to be used in countries that do not participate in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.
Before submitting documents for authentication, you must:
1) Notarize each document in front of a notary public:
3) All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a certified translator and notarized as a true translation.
4) After you get your document(s) notarized, mail your Form DS-4194 and documents to us.
Examples:
Your state and local documents must:
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Your federal documents must:
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Your document must: