Certification

Birth certificates, Marriage certificates, Drivers licenses, Death certificates need to be certified to be usable in Greece or the US. We can help you by providing you with the proper certification for your documents.

Apostilles from the State of Indiana

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The Secretary of State for the State of Indiana provides Apostille and authentication services to U.S. citizens and Greek nationals for documents to be used in Greece. The Authentication Department for the Secretary of State for the State of Indiana does not accept walk-ins. All documents must be mailed to the address below:

Indiana Secretary of State
Authentication Department
302 W. Washington Street, Room E-018
Indianapolis, IN 46204

The types of documents which can be authenticated include:

  • Corporate documents such as company bylaws and articles of incorporation;
  • Power of attorney;
  • Diplomas;
  • Transcripts;
  • Letters relating to degrees;
  • Marital status;
  • References and job certifications;
  • Home studies;
  • Deeds of assignments;
  • Distributorship agreements; and
  • Papers for adoption purposes.

Apostilles from the US Federal Government

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Federally issued documents such as FBI Background checks, documents issued by the IRS, Birth Certificates of US Citizens born abroad and any other document that has been issued by a federal agency must receive an Apostille from the U.S. Department of State.

The U.S. Department of State provides authentication services to U.S. citizens and Greek nationals on documents that will be used in Greece. For the requirements of Apostille by the federal government, click here.

U.S. Department of State
Authentications Office
518 23rd Street, NW SA-1
Columbia Plaza
Washington, DC 20520

202-663-1848

If you require authentication by the US Federal Government, other than Apostille, click here.

 

Apostilles from the State of Wisconsin

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The Wisconsin Secretary of State provides Authentication and Apostille certificates for documents certified by a Wisconsin notary public or by Wisconsin public official to be used in Greece. They have information and a form on-line with a great explanation of what is required.

Wisconsin Secretary of State
Certification Desk
30 West Mifflin Street, 10th floor
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-5503

You must submit an original document for each certificate.

Apostilles for the State of Illinois

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The State of Illinois Index Department certifies by Apostille the validity of an Illinois notary public, county clerk, local registrar or circuit clerk. This special official certification is accepted by Greece as proof that specific documents are official.

Main Office:
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office
Index Department
111 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62756
(217) 782-7017		 Chicago Office (Walk-in):
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office
Index Department
17 N. State St.
Suite 1030
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 814-2067

Where do I get an Apostille for my State

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Apostilles are issued by you state. Click on the lings below to find where to get an Apostille for your state. For a list of countries that issue and accept Apostille certifications, click here.

Greek translations for the Midwest

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The General Consulate of Greece in Chicago serves all of the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, N.Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, S.Dakota, Wisconsin

That means that all of the Midwest, we offer translations in to Greek and into English for the following areas:

  • Illinois
    • Chicago
    • Palos Hills
    • Palos Heights
    • Noridge
  • Missouri
    • St. Louis
  • Michigan
    • Detroit
  • Wisconsin
    • Racine
    • Milwaukee

For the most part, we can provide you with services connected to the Consulate.

What types of documents should be certified by Apostille

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All official documents to be used for any reason in Greece. Examples are:

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Marriage licenses
  • Death certificates
  • University degrees and diplomas
  • Divorce decrees
  • Powers of attorney (plerexousio)
  • Authorizations (εξουσιοδότηση – exousiodotisi)
  • Wills
  • Sworn statements

and other such official documents

Are my documents valid in Greece with an Apostille

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Yes, Greece is one of the signatory countries in the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, and as such, all documents that bear the Apostille seal are legal and valid to be used by Greek authorities. They do not need to be stamped by the Consulate.

I was told I need to go to the Consulate or the Embassy for certification of documents for Greece

There is no need to go to the Consulate or the Embassy to certify documents to be used in Greece. The Apostille stamp/certification is all that is needed.