Authentications

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The Authentication staff return documents using the self-addressed stamped envelope or pre-paid courier label provided. Once it leaves our office we have no control over where it is located.

Authentications Division

The Authentication Office of the NC Department of the Secretary of State is responsible for providing authentication services on North Carolina documents that will be used in foreign countries.

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What We Do

The North Carolina Authentication Office issues apostilles, authentications and certificates for a variety of NC documents, including: birth certificates, marriage certificates, statements of marital status, articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, certificates of merger, powers of attorney, patent applications, trademarks, diplomas, school transcripts, deeds, and assignments of interest.

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Mailing Address

North Carolina Secretary of State
Authentication Office
Post Office Box 29622
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0622

Physical Address

North Carolina Secretary of State
Authentication Office
2 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2903

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

919-814-5400