# FAQs: Attesting Documents > Frequently asked questions about authenticating documents and obtaining Apostille Stamps in #STATE3# - vital records, divorce judgements, certificates of good standing and degrees issued by #STATE3# universities. **Source** [FAQs - Authenticating Alaska documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/alaska-apostille-faqs)> **Related:** [Alaska Apostille Service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/alaska-apostille-authentication) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Alaska? Alaska Apostilles are issued in around 3 weeks.There is no expedited service available. ### What documents can be certified in Alaska with an Apostille Stamp? Apostilles and authentication from Alaska can be provided for official certified copies of Alaska Vital Records, Court or other official state documents. Older certified copies may bear signatures that can’t be authenticated if the Lt. Governor's office does not have the signatures on file. Other documents such as powers of attorney and academic certificates may be authenticated or apostilled if properly notarized by a commissioned Alaska notary. Documents signed by Federal officials including [FBI Background Checks](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/-attest-background-checks) must be submitted directly to the Authentication Division of the U.S. Department of State.To confirm whether your document is valid for an Apostille Stamp, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for a free document check. ### Will an apostille stamp from Alaska be accepted abroad? If documents are required for submission to the authorities or consulate of a signatory country of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention), an apostille stamp affixed by the Secretary of State of will generally be recognized directly as confirming authenticity, although a [certified translation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/certified-sworn-translations) may also be required if presenting to a country that does not have English as an official language. If documents are required for presentation in a country that is not a signatory to the apostille convention (e.g. UAE, Qatar, Taiwan, Vietnam), then an apostille stamp is not valid. Documents will need to be authenticated at State level in , then by the State Department Authentication Division, and finally by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the United States. A Certified Translation may also be required. ### Where can I find more information about certifying Alaska documents? For further information about apostilles and authentications or to obtain a quote for assistance submitting your documents, with free eligibility pre-check, international collection and delivery by courier, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) or send Isarey your documents using Isarey's [Online Quotation Form](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry). ### What is an Alaska Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Apostille is a certificate that is affixed by the Secretary of State to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official and confirms the capacity of that official (e.g. State Registrar, notary public). Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in the United States (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) For more information on Apostilles, see: - [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf) - [Alaska Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/alaska-apostille-authentication) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Alaska Attestation and Apostille Services? You can see reviews from past clients who have used Isarey's attestation and apostille services: - [ISAREY reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/isarey-document-attestation.com) - [ISAREY reviews on Google](https://goo.gl/maps/cuvbEYN25Xg5b8jg7) ### How can I obtain an Apostille Stamp to certify a document in Alaska for use abroad? Apostille Stamps to authenticate documents can be obtained from the Secretary of State. Apostille stamps are only valid for documents that are required for submission to countries that are signatories to the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) - [Alaska Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/alaska-apostille-authentication) ### How do I legalize documents issued in Alaska for submission to countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention? documents that need to be authenticated for non-apostille countries (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar) must be authenticated by the Secretary of State with an Authentication Certificate and then attested by the recipient country's embassy in the United States. Most embassies will also require an additional authentication the [U.S. Department of State](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/replace-certify-docs/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html) in Washington DC. - [Alaska Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/alaska-apostille-authentication) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Alaska? Alaska Apostilles can be issued for birth, death and marriage certificates that have been issued directly by Alaska’s Vital Records office. Copies certified by Alaska courts prior to 2005 will not generally be accepted and a new certified copy should be ordered from [Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records](https://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/default.aspx). ## Academic documents ### How can I authenticate Alaska university degree certificates for use abroad? Academic certificates issued in Alaska need to properly notarized by a commissioned Alaska notary public. To apostille the original school certificate, the notary will need to certify the original signature of the school registrars and incorporate a notarial certificate in accordance with Alaska statutory requirements. university degree certificates, course transcripts and high school diplomas can also be authenticated as notarized copies. A true copy is certified by a notary (this can often be done from a scan without having to submit the original) and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Washington DC Secretary of State. Authenticated documents can also be attested by the embassies of Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. For further information, see: [University Degrees and School Records](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/United-States-apostille-academic-documents) ## Notarized documents ### How can I authenticate notarized documents in Alaska for use abroad? Documents certified by an [Alaska Notary](https://notaries.alaska.gov/) can be certified by apostille or authentication (depending on whether the country of destination is a signatory to the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention)). Notarization must meet statutory requirements and include a notarial certificate. ### How can I obtain an apostille in Alaska for a Power of Attorney or Affidavit? To obtain an Apostille on a Power of Attorney or Affidavit signed in Alaska, the original signatures of the signing parties must be certified by a commissioned [Alaska Notary](https://notaries.alaska.gov/).