Boat Notary Apostille
What you should know about boat notary apostilles.
A boat notary apostille can be defined as a governmental certification that authenticates the signature of a public official such as a notary public. This comes into play where instruments such as bills of sale, mortgages, and other recordable boating documents are executed and notarized in a different country.
Vessel Documentation Requirements
The National Vessel Documentation Center will not accept foreign notarizations unless accompanied by an apostille from the respective foreign government authority. Such country must furthermore have been qualified as a member in good standing of the Hague Convention. The only alternative would be to have an item notarized in person at a U.S. Consulate office.
State Registration Requirements
Apostille requirements for state level boat registration and titling purposes involving foreign executed documents will vary according to the respective jurisdictions.
Foreign Registry Requirements
Foreign registration agencies may also require an apostille before accepting documents notarized in the United States.
Where to Obtain an Apostille
Apostilles for domestic state notarizations are available through the Secretary of State offices in most jurisdictions. Governmental agencies that issue foreign apostilles may vary widely depending on the country involved. In any event, a licensed notary public whether domestic or foreign should be able to provide such information.
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