# 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 Wisconsin documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-apostille-faqs)> **Related:** [Wisconsin Apostille Service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-apostille-authentication) · [Apostille Wisconsin Vital Records](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-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 Wisconsin? Wisconsin Apostilles are normally obtained in **3 - 4 business days** (WISCONSIN: Apostilles are normally obtained from the Wisconsin Secretary of State in 3-4 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.) ### What documents can be certified in Wisconsin with an Apostille Stamp? The Wisconsin Secretary of State will issue Apostille Stamps to authenticate documents certified by Wisconsin public official or notary, including Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates, court documents, university and school documents, certificates of status and notarized powers of attorney.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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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) - [Wisconsin Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-apostille-authentication) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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) - [Wisconsin Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-apostille-authentication) ### How do I legalize documents issued in Wisconsin 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. - [Wisconsin Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-apostille-authentication) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain a new certified copy of a Wisconsin birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille? Certified copies of Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained online from VitalChek: [VitalChek - order Wisconsin vital records online](https://www.vitalchek.com/wistorefront/customer/wi/wiHome.xhtml)Certificates can also be requested from the [Wisconsin Vital Records Office](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/index.htm) by mail, from the local Milwaukee and West Allis City Health Offices (birth certificates and death certificates issued since 2013) and from county Register of Deeds. - [Wisconsin County Register of Deeds](https://www.wrdaonline.org/counties) - [Milwaukee Health Department](https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/birth-and-Death-Certificates) - [West Allis City Health Office](https://www.westalliswi.gov/200/Birth-Death-Certificates) ### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in Wisconsin? Apostilles for certified copies of Wisconsin birth, death and marriage certificates issued by the [Wisconsin Vital Records Office](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/index.htm) or [Wisconsin County Register of Deeds](https://www.wrdaonline.org/counties) can be obtained from the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison. For further information about obtaining apostille stamps on Illinois vital records, see: [Apostille Wisconsin Vital Records](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/wisconsin-apostille-vital-records) ## Corporate documents ### How can I obtain an Apostille for a Wisconsin Certificate of Incorporation? Certified copies of Articles of Organization and Association can be obtained from the [Department of Financial Institutions](https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/CertificatesAndCertCopyFees.aspx) and authenticated with an Apostille stamp from the Wisconsin Secretary of State. ### How can I get an Apostille on a Wisconsin Certificate of Good Standing? A Wisconsin Certificate of Status, confirming that a Wisconsin entity is in good standing with regard to state filing requirements, can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Secretary of State. A certified Certificate of Status can be obtained from [Department of Financial Institutions](https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/CertificatesAndCertCopyFees.aspx) ## Academic documents ### How can I authenticate Wisconsin university degree certificates for use abroad? Degree certificates, diplomas and other academic records issued by the University of Wisconsin can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Wisconsin Secretary of State. Original copies of documents signed by a University of Wisconsin Registrar and/or President can be authenticated directly without notarization.Diplomas and transcripts issued by other Wisconsin universities, high schools and colleges must be certified by a Wisconsin notary, The student record must be first certified by the school’s registrar or other authorized faculty member with the signature and the title of the authorized faculty member, then the authorized faculty member’s signature must be notarized by a Wisconsin Notary Public and a notarial certificate attached to the school record. ## Notarized documents ### How can I authenticate notarized documents in Wisconsin for use abroad? Powers of attorney, affidavits and other documents certified by a Wisconsin notary public with an [Wisconsin Notarial Statement](https://sos.wi.gov/PublishingImages/notorialstatements.png) can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Wisconsin Secretary of State. The document can be in a foreign language, although the notarial statement must be in English. Wisconsin documents can also be notarized remotely online for apostille authentication. ### Can Wisconsin Apostilles be obtained on documents not written in English? Documents in languages other than English may be authenticated in Wisconsin, provided that they have been duly notarized with a compliant notarial statement written in English.