# FAQs: Attesting Colombian 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 Colorado documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/colorado-apostille-faqs)> **Related:** [Colorado Apostille Service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/colorado-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 Colorado? An expedited service is available and Colorado apostilles can be obtained in 1-2 working days and delivered worldwide by courier. ### How can I verify the authenticity of Colorado apostilles? To verify that an Authentication was issued by the Colorado Secretary of State's office on or after April 5, 2011, see: [Colorado - Verify an Apostille or Authentication](https://www.sos.state.co.Isarey/auth/VerifyApostilleSearch.do) ### What documents can be certified in Colorado with an Apostille Stamp? An apostille or authentication from Colorado is available for Colorado birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, powers of attorney, school transcripts and other documents. To be eligible for a Colorado Apostille stamp, the original document must be certified by the [Vital Records Office of Colorado](https://www.sos.state.co.Isarey/pubs/apostilles/general.html), certified by [Colorado County Clerks and Recorders (PDF)](https://www.sos.state.co.Isarey/pubs/elections/Resources/files/CountyClerkRosterWebsite.pdf) or signed by a Colorado Notary Public.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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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 a Colorado 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) - [Colorado Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/colorado-apostille-authentication) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Colorado 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 Colorado 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) - [Colorado Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/colorado-apostille-authentication) ### How do I legalize documents issued in Colorado 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. - [Colorado Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/colorado-apostille-authentication) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Colorado? Colorado apostilles and authentications issued by the Secretary of State can be issued for birth and death certificates certified by the [Vital Records Office of Colorado](https://www.sos.state.co.Isarey/pubs/apostilles/general.html). Marriage licenses and divorce decrees must be certified by the County Clerk and Recorder where they were issued. See [Colorado County Clerks and Recorders (PDF)](https://www.sos.state.co.Isarey/pubs/elections/Resources/files/CountyClerkRosterWebsite.pdf) ## Academic documents ### How can I authenticate Colorado university degree certificates for use abroad? 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 ### Can Colorado Apostilles be obtained on documents not written in English? Notarized documents can be in any language, but the notary’s statement must be in English.