Notarization is the process of proving a document or a copy of the document is authentic and real for use inside the country that you reside in. Notarized documents are often required to later obtain an apostille.
Notorization vs. Apostille
A notarization is different than an apostille in that an apostille is the authentication of a document for use at an international level. Notarization is usually obtained from a notary public, but can also be done by a public official with notarization powers.
Procedure
While the procedure for notarizing a document can vary from country to country, typically it will require an individual to bring an original document to a “notary public”. In the United States a notary public is often a parcel delivery service such as UPS.
An individual will present the notary public official with the original document, then the official will make a photocopy of that document and have you sign and write an oath declaring that the original document is real and authentic. Afterwards, the notary public official will stamp a verification stamp onto the photocopy. This photocopy is now notarized and can act in place of the real original document.
Does the copy of the Notarized document have to be in color, or is black ink okay?
Both copies are acceptable as long as you can obtain Apostile Stamp on it.
I’m from California. Does the notarization have to be on the actual photocopy of my diploma as well as the apostille? I went to 2 different notary public and they both said that the notarization and apostille would not be affixed to the actual photocopy and instead on another document which would be attached to the diploma copy. Would this still work for EPIK?
Hi Dara,
Your document will be accepted as long as you have an original Apostile stamp on your diploma copy. We suggest you contact Apostille agency because he can save your time for this.
https://www.monumentvisa.com/korvia-consulting.html
Have a great day.