If your company has updated its business name, structure, shares, or incorporation details, those changes are recorded in a Certificate of Amendment. When conducting business outside the U.S., you may need to prove these changes are legally recognized. A Certificate of Amendment apostille ensures the document is accepted by foreign authorities, organizations, and government agencies.
What Is a Certificate of Amendment?
A Certificate of Amendment is a formal legal record issued by the Secretary of State showing changes to your original company formation documents. Common updates include:
- Change of business name
- Change of business purpose or entity type
- Adjustment of company stock or ownership structure
- Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
Foreign partners, banks, and government agencies will not accept these changes unless the certificate is authenticated.
Why Do You Need an Apostille?
An apostille certifies that your Certificate of Amendment is genuine and officially recognized.
You may need an apostilled Certificate of Amendment to:
- Open a corporate bank account abroad
- Register a subsidiary or branch office
- Sign international contracts
- Comply with overseas investment or licensing requirements
- Participate in tenders or foreign regulatory processes
If the receiving country is a Hague Convention member, an apostille is required.
If not, embassy legalization is required — and we handle that too.
Requirements Before Apostille
Your Certificate of Amendment must be:
- An original or certified copy issued by the Secretary of State
- Notarized, if required by your state (we can assist with notarization)
If you are unsure whether your document is ready, we will review it before submission.
How Our Apostille Process Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Certificate of Amendment
Upload a scanned copy or mail the original/certified document.
Step 2 — We Review and Process
We verify the document meets state requirements, then obtain the apostille or embassy legalization as needed.
Step 3 — Receive Your Completed Apostille
We return your completed apostille directly to your preferred address.
Processing Time:
- Standard: 6 business days or fewer
- Rush: 3–4 business days, when available
Why Companies Choose Travel Visa Pro
- Apostille services for all 50 U.S. states
- We also handle embassy legalization when required
- Rush processing available
- No travel to state offices or embassies
- Optional translation services for non-English jurisdictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Certificate of Amendment need to be notarized?
Some states require notarization, others issue certified copies directly. We will review and advise based on your state.
Can I apostille amendments from any state?
Yes — we process documents nationwide. We determine which state office must issue your apostille.
What if the document is needed in a non-Hague Convention country?
We will perform embassy legalization instead of an apostille.
How long does the apostille process take?
Typically 6 business days or fewer, with rush service in many states.
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