# FAQs: Attesting Cayman Islands 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 Kentucky documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/kentucky-apostille-faqs)> **Related:** [Kentucky Apostille Service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/kentucky-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 Kentucky? Isarey can normally process Kentucky Apostilles in 2 - 3 business days for worldwide delivery by express courier. ### What documents can be certified in Kentucky with an Apostille Stamp? Documents signed by officials and notaries public can be certified in for official use outside the United States, including vital record certificates (e.g. birth, death, marriage certificates), state police background checks, educational certificates, university diplomas and notarized private documents (e.g. power of attorney). 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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) - [Kentucky Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/kentucky-apostille-authentication) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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) - [Kentucky Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/kentucky-apostille-authentication) ### How do I legalize documents issued in Kentucky 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. - [Kentucky Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/kentucky-apostille-authentication) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Kentucky? To be eligible for an Apostille in Kentucky, birth, marriage and death certificates must be signed by the current Kentucky State Registrar. Certified copies of Kentucky vital records are available from [Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics](https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/default.aspx) ## Corporate documents ### How can I get an Apostille on a Kentucky Certificate of Good Standing? Certified copies of Kentucky corporate documents on file with the Secretary of State, including Articles Of Incorporation and Certificates of Existence (which confirm that a domestic corporation or domestic limited liability company is in existence) can be obtained here for subsequent Apostille: [Kentucky Business Entity Search](https://sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/Pages/default.aspx) ## Academic documents ### How can I authenticate Kentucky university degree certificates for use abroad? Kentucky university and school records should be certified by the school in the presence of a notary. Then the notarized certificate needs to be certified by the [Kentucky County Clerk](https://kentuckycountyclerks.com/) where the notary is commissioned. Finally records can be submitted to the Kentucky Secretary of State for an Apostille or Authentication. 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 Kentucky for use abroad? Documents notarized in Kentucky, such as Power of Attorney and School Certificates, must be certified by the [Kentucky County Clerk](https://kentuckycountyclerks.com/) in the county where the notary is commissioned and then submitted to the Secretary of State in Frankfort for an Apostille or Authentication.