Minnesota Apostillé Services
Certified Corporate Documents & Good Standing

Fast & Reliable International Apostille Service for Documents from Minnesota

I provide clients worldwide with expedited international authentication services for documents originating from Minnesota. I handle the full range of Minnesota documents, including: certified company records (such as Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, amendments, dissolution records, and a Certificate of Status or Certificate of Good Standing), corporate resolutions, vital records (including certified Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Marriage Certificates), certified Divorce Decrees (or Judgment and Decree), Power of Attorney documents, academic Diplomas & Transcripts, certified real property Deeds and Records, and certified copies of Minnesota court judgments.

I ensure your documents are properly prepared and legalized for international use. My attorney-supervised process guarantees that your paperwork meets the specific certification requirements of the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Hague Apostille Convention (1961), minimizing the risk of delay or rejection.

Fast turnaround • Attorney review included • Multi-county/city process management

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SUPPORTED STATES

We process apostilles nationwide. If you need apostillé or corporate records from other states, click the link: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts, Nevada, Delaware, Minnesota, District of Columbia (D.C.).

Minnesota State Apostillé

Apostillé Process for Minnesota Documents
How to Legalize Minnesota Documents for International Use

An apostillé issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State certifies the authenticity of public documents so they can be recognized abroad in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.

Crucial Note for Minnesota: Minnesota's process is direct. The Minnesota Secretary of State does not require a mandatory intermediate step—such as authentication by a County Clerk—for documents signed by a Minnesota notary public or a certified state/county official. You submit the document directly to the office for the apostillé.

Processing Time: for mail-in requests, the typical turnaround time is 2 business days after receipt. Online orders for a Certificate of Statususually result in the resulting Apostille being emailed within 10-15 minutes after payment.

Corporate Records

Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, Certificate of Status (Minnesota's name for a Certificate of Good Standing/Existence), and other official corporate filings.
Requirement: These must be certified copies obtained from the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services via a copy request. No additional certification is needed.
Internal Documents (Minutes, Bylaws, Corporate Resolutions, etc.): These documents must be notarized by a Minnesota Notary Public who completes the proper notarial certificate (Jurat or Acknowledgment). No County Clerk certification is required.

Real Property Deed or Records:

Documents: Deeds or other instruments relating to real property.
Requirement: Must be a certified copy obtained from the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles in the county where the property is located. No other certification is needed.

Vital Records (Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, Divorce Decrees (or Judgment and Decree).

Requirement:
- Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates: Must be a certified copy signed by a local (City/County) or State Registrar from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
- Divorce Decrees: Must be a certified copy obtained from the District Court Clerk in the county where the divorce was filed.
Note: No County Clerk step or Letter of Exemplification is required.

Academic / Notarized Documents (Diplomas, Transcripts, Power of Attorney, Affidavits, etc.):

Requirement: These documents must be notarized by a Minnesota Notary Public. The notary must complete a proper notarial certificate (Jurat or Certificate of Acknowledgment) to make the document eligible. The notary's signature does not need to be certified by a County Clerk. Simple attachment of a notary stamp is insufficient; the notary must complete the required notarial language.

Minnesota Apostille Certificate

OUR SIMPLIFIED, MULTI-STEP PROCESS

1. SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST— Tell us which Minnesota documents require an apostillé and the destination country.

Attorney Review & Preparation — We verify compliance with Minnesota's complex pre-certification requirements.

2. LOCAL CERTIFICATION (if required) — We secure the necessary County Clerk certification (if applicable) on your behalf.

3. SECURE RETURN — Your documents are shipped to you or your foreign representative via tracked courier.

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Corporate Records &
Good Standing Certificates

Seamless Corporate Records Authentication for International Business

We specialize in retrieving certified corporate documents filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, and obtaining an apostillé for use abroad — a frequent requirement for opening foreign bank accounts, mergers, and establishing overseas subsidiaries.

CORPORATE RECORDS IN MINNESOTA: A GUIDE

1. CONFIRMATION OF A COMPANY’S EXISTENCE (GOOD STANDING/STATUS).

Official Document Name: The key document is the Certificate of Good Standing (sometimes called a Certificate of Status).
Function: This document is issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State and confirms the entity is actively registered, has maintained its required filings, and is in good standing.
Note on Document Scope: The Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing is a simple confirmation of the entity’s current active status. If a foreign authority specifically requests a document detailing the company's complete filing history (such as amendments, mergers, or name changes), the history is obtained separately via certified copies of the specific records on file from the Minnesota Secretary of State.

2. CONSTITUTIONAL (FORMATION) DOCUMENTS. These are public records available:

For Corporations: Articles of Incorporation
For Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): Articles of Organization
Requirement: We retrieve certified copies of these official formation filings, which are signed and sealed by the Minnesota Secretary of State, making them immediately eligible for the Apostille process.

We retrieve certified copies of these filings, which are signed by a Department of State official and are ready for the apostillé process.

3. LIST OF SHAREHOLDERS AND OFFICERS:

Shareholders/LLC Members: This ownership information is not public record in Minnesota. If international confirmation is required, we assist in obtaining a notarized affidavit from a corporate director or officer verifying current shareholders or members, which can then be apostilled.
Directors/Officers: The names and addresses of officers or directors are generally not on file with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

4. OUR CORPORATE RETRIEVAL & APOSTILLE PROCESS:

Identify Needed Documents — Certificate of Status, Incorporation records, etc.
Certified Copy Retrieval — We obtain official copies directly from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Apostille Authentication — We handle the full apostillization process with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
International Delivery — We ship your apostilled documents anywhere in the world.

Processing Time: Regular processing is up to 2 weeks.

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Minnesota Certificate of Status

Why Choose an Attorney for Minnesota Apostille Services

Attorney-Led Expertise You Can Trust

Unlike generic courier or mail-in services, our attorney-led apostillé process ensures your documents meet Minnesota's specific, multi-layered requirements from the start.

Our Advantages:

Legal Oversight: Every document is reviewed by a U.S. attorney experienced in cross-border certification.
Risk Reduction: Prevents costly rejections or delays caused by missing the mandatory County Clerk certification step required for most vital records and notarized documents.
Nationwide Access: We process documents from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Department of State (federal).
Global Clients: Trusted by businesses, law firms, and individuals worldwide.

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Our Fees, Shipping, Useful Information

OUR FEES

Certified business records: we charge flat of $100 per certified document (certified copy of documents available for request and certification by the New York State Department of State). All documents are requested in an expedited mode (within 24 hours).

Apostille: we charge Apostille flat fee of $200 per document.

If you need us to ship your documents overseas, we charge according to DHL international shipping fees.

USEFUL CONTACTS OF NEW YORK APOSTILLE AUTHORITIES

The office for all official document authentications (Apostille/Certification) is the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services Division.

Mailing Address (for all USPS and commercial carriers like FedEx, UPS, or DHL):

Minnesota Secretary of State - Certification First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201 Saint Paul, MN 55101

For In-Person Service:

Location: Minnesota Secretary of State First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201 St. Paul, MN 55101
Hours: Generally, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Check the Secretary of State website for the latest updates on counter hours, as some services may require an appointment.)

Contact Information:

Phone (Metro Area): 651-296-2803
Phone (Greater Minnesota): 1-877-551-6767
Email (Apostille/Notary Inquiries): notary.sos@state.mn.us

Database of Minnesota Companies:

The official search tool for business filings, name availability, and Certificates of Good Standing is available on the Minnesota Secretary of State's Business & Liens system: Minnesota Business Filings Search

Apostille Verification

Apostille/Authentication certificates issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State can typically be verified by contacting the Business Services Division directly or by checking if the document contains an online verification link.

Verify or Inquire: Contact the Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services using the information below, and provide the certificate number or file details to confirm its validity.

Contact Information for Verification:

Phone (Metro Area):651-296-2803

Phone (Greater MN):1-877-551-6767

Email:notary.sos@state.mn.us

Mailing/Physical Address:Minnesota Secretary of State - Certification First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201 Saint Paul, MN 55101

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