Alabama Death Certificate Apostille

If you need an Alabama-issued Death certificate recognized in another country, an apostille is required. This service ensures your document meets all state and international authentication requirements for use in a Hague Convention country. 

For international use, the death certificate must be authenticated so its origin can be verified by the receiving authority. 

• Request an Apostille copy from the Alabama Center for Health Statistic
• Submission to the Alabama Secretary of State
• Apostille issued for international use

Death certificates are confidential records with restricted access for 25 years from the date of death. These records may be obtained by the following persons:

• Person named on the certificate
• Mother or father (or legal guardian) of person named on the certificate
• Husband or wife of person named on the certificate
• Son or daughter of person named on the certificate
• Sister or brother of person named on the certificate
• Legal representative of an authorized person

Processing time varies based on state processing volume. Expedited facilitation options may be available. 

• Documents must be properly certified before submission
• Apostilles are only valid for use in Hague Convention member countries
• Non-Hague countries require a different authentication process

For pricing, facilitation options, and frequently asked questions, visit the main Apostille Services page.

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