Iowa Death Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Death Certificate issued in Iowa must be apostilled by the Iowa 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.
| Details | |
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| ApostillePrice | 5 |
| Processing Time | - Walk-In Requests: Same-day service - Mail Requests: Typically processed upon receipt mailing time varies |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 321 E. 12th Street , Lucas Building, First Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319, Des Moines, 50319 |
| Phone Number | (515) 281-5204 |
Please fill the form 
Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Iowa Death Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Death Certificate
Must Be a Certified Copy
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health, State Registrar. It must have the official seal and the signature of the State Registrar.
Certificate Must Be Recent
Iowa has a specific recency requirement. The certification date on the vital record must be within one year of the date it is submitted to the Iowa Secretary of State for the apostille.
Do Not Notarize the Certificate
The certified death certificate itself should not be notarized. The apostille is applied based on the signature of the State Registrar. Notarizing it will invalidate the document for this process.
Complete the Request Package
Ensure your submission includes all required elements: The original, recent, certified death certificate. A completed "Document Authentication/Apostille Request Form" (available on the IA Secretary of State website). The correct fee (check the IA Secretary of State website for the current fee). A self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return shipping.
