# 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 Hawaii documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-faqs)> **Related:** [Hawaii Apostille Service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-authentication) · [Apostille Hawaii Vital Records](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-vital-records) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille from Hawaii? Hawaii Apostilles are normally obtained in **7-10 business days** (Hawaii: Hawaii Apostilles (excluding vital records) are normally issued in 7-10 business days. NOTE: All processing times are estimated. Actual processing time is dependant on the authentication authority and is subject to change without prior notice.) Apostilles to authenticate Hawaii marriage certificates and other vital records take **3-4 weeks** (Hawaii: Hawaii vital records with apostille stamps or authentication certificates are normally obtained in 3-4 weeks. NOTE: All processing times are estimated. Actual processing time is dependant on the authentication authority and is subject to change without prior notice.) including the time taken for a new certificate to be issued. ### What documents can be certified in Hawaii with an Apostille Stamp? Hawaii apostilles can be issued to authenticate state public documents printed or embossed with the Hawaii State Seal or a Hawaii State Department Seal, including: - [Hawaii marriage certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-vital-records) - Hawaii birth, death and divorce certificates. - Driving Records. - Certificates of Good Standing and other certified business documents (including Articles of Organization). - The document must be certified by the original signature of the official administrator of that document such as the document custodian, or the record clerk attesting that the document is an official record or a true copy of the original document.Private documents can be authenticated with a Hawaii Apostille Stamp when certified by a [Hawaii Notary Public](https://notary.ehawaii.gov/notary/public/publicsearch.html) and by the circuit court.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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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) - [Hawaii Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-authentication) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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) - [Hawaii Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-authentication) ### How do I legalize documents issued in Hawaii 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. - [Hawaii Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-authentication) ### What does a Hawaii Apostille look like? Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Hawaii Marriage Certificate with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Hawaii-Marriage-Certificate-Apostille) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Hawaii? Hawaii will not issue an apostille to certify existing copies of a birth, death or marriage certificate. A new certificate must be ordered from the Hawaii State Department of Health to be issued with an Apostille or Authentication Certificate (Applications by Mail Only). [Apostille Hawaii Vital Records](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/hawaii-apostille-vital-records)Isarey can assist with obtaining Hawaii marriage certificates and other vital records issued with apostille stamps and authentication certificates. ## Corporate documents ### How can I get an Apostille on a Hawaii Certificate of Good Standing? A Hawaii Certificate of Good Standing can be obtained from [Hawaii Business Express](https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/search.html) then certified with an Apostille Stamp issued by the Hawaii Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain a State Hawaii Background Check? Hawaii criminal history record checks can be name-based or fingerprint-based and can be obtained from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. - [Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center](https://ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/criminal-history-records-check/) - [FAQs - Criminal History Record Checks](https://ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/criminal-history-frequently-asked-questions/) ## Academic documents ### How can I authenticate Hawaii 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 Hawaii for use abroad? Documents, such as affidavits and powers of attorney, certified by a [Hawaii Notary Public](https://notary.ehawaii.gov/notary/public/publicsearch.html) must be certified by the [Circuit Court](https://www.courts.state.hi.Isarey/court-locations-and-addresses) where the notary is registered. Once the notary's signature has been certified by the Circuit Court, the document can be submitted to the Hawaii Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu for authentication with an Apostille Stamp. ### How can I obtain an apostille in Hawaii for a Power of Attorney or Affidavit? A Hawaii power of attorney or affidavit must be certified by a [Hawaii Notary Public](https://notary.ehawaii.gov/notary/public/publicsearch.html) and the notary's signature by the [Circuit Court](https://www.courts.state.hi.Isarey/court-locations-and-addresses) where the notary is registered. An Apostille Stamp or Authentication Certificate can then be obtained from the office of the Hawaii Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.