# FAQs: Attesting German 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 Delaware documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/delaware-apostille-faqs)> **Related:** [Delaware Apostille Service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/delaware-apostille-authentication) ยท [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Delaware? Delaware Apostilles can take 4 weeks to be issued. However, Isarey offer an expedited service at the Division of Corporations of Dover (processing in 1 - 2 working days with delivery worldwide by express courier). ### What documents can be certified in Delaware with an Apostille Stamp? The Delaware Secretary of State issues Apostilles for documents signed by a certified by a Delaware notary public or by a Delaware public official, including Certificates of Good Standing for Delaware companies (Certified Certificate of Status), Certificates of Incorporation and Delaware birth, death and marriage certificates and certified divorce records. 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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) - [Delaware Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/delaware-apostille-authentication) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Delaware 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 Delaware 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) - [Delaware Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/delaware-apostille-authentication) ### How do I legalize documents issued in Delaware 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. - [Delaware Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/delaware-apostille-authentication) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Delaware? Delaware birth, death and marriage certificates may be submitted to the Delaware Secretary of State (Division of Corporations) for an Apostille or Authentication. Certified copies of Delaware vital records can be obtained from the [Delaware Office of Vital Statistics](https://delaware.gov/guides/certificates/). Divorce records are obtained from the county where the divorce was granted. ## Corporate documents ### How can I get an Apostille on a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing? Apostilles on certificates of good standing can be obtained from the Division of Corporations. A Certified Certificate of Status is required for an Apostille. See: [Order a Certificate of Good Standing (Delaware)](https://corp.delaware.gov/directweb/) ## Academic documents ### How can I authenticate Delaware 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 ### How can I authenticate notarized documents in Delaware for use abroad? Documents certified by a Delaware notary public may be submitted to the Delaware Division of Corporations in Dover. Any document that is in a foreign language must have the English translation attached to it. The English version must be notarized. ### Can Delaware Apostilles be obtained on documents not written in English? Any document that is in a foreign language must have the English translation attached to it. The English version must be notarized.