Arizona Death Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Death Certificate issued in Arizona must be apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State before it can be used in Saudi. This certification confirms the authenticity of the document and ensures its legal recognition in Saudi under The Hague Apostille Convention.
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| ApostillePrice | 3 |
| Processing Time | Walk-In: Same day (subject to office capacity), Mail Requests: 10-20 business days |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 1700 W. Washington Street, 7th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phoenix, 85007-2808 |
| Phone Number | (602) 542-4285, (602) 542-6187 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Arizona Death Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Death Certificate
Must Be a Certified Copy
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Arizona Office of Vital Records (or a local Arizona vital records office). It must have the official seal and signature of the State Registrar. Photocopies or notarized copies of a certificate are rejected.
Certificate Must Be Recent
This is a critical rule in Arizona. The certification date on the vital record must be within one year of the date it is submitted for the apostille. This is non-negotiable.
Do Not Notarize the Certificate
The certified death certificate itself should never be notarized. The signature of the State Registrar is what the Arizona Secretary of State verifies. Notarizing it will invalidate the document for the apostille process.
Complete the Request Package
Include all required items to avoid administrative rejection: The original, recent, certified death certificate. A completed "Apostille or Certificate of Authentication Request" Cover Sheet (available on the AZ SOS website). The correct fee (check the AZ Secretary of State website for the current fee). A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return shipping.
