West Virginia Power of Attorney Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Power of Attorney issued in West Virginia must be apostilled by the West Virginia 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 | 10 |
| Processing Time | Most requests are processed within 48 business hours Processing times may vary depending on workload Walk-in requests are usually completed within minutes when possible |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 13 Kanawha Boulevard West, Suite 201, Charleston, WV 25302 |
| Phone Number | (304) 558-8000 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the West Virginia Power of Attorney Apostille Process
Rules for Power of Attorney
POA must be properly issued, certified, or notarized
West Virginia will only authenticate an original or certified POA that is properly notarized or officially issued—plain photocopies are not accepted.
Certified government records must meet state standards
Certified POA documents must contain the issuing official’s original signature and raised seal, and only the issuing office may produce official certified copies.
Notarized POAs must include all required notarial elements
A notarized POA must include a full acknowledgment, the notary’s original signature, rubber-stamp seal, and all requirements of WV notary law.
Request Form AC-1 is mandatory
Every submission must include the completed Apostille & Certification Request Form listing the destination country and return address.
Fees depend on the public official who signed the document
The fee is $10 for the first document signed by a specific official and $5 for each additional document signed by the same official.
Submission may be by mail or in person
You may submit by mail with all required items or deliver in person Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with optional prepaid express mail for faster return.
