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Great Seal/Authentications


Certification of Documents

	What is an "apostille?"

	What does an apostille achieve?

	Who is authorized to issue an apostille?

	Can you authenticate a document with a stamped notary public signature?

	What is a true copy of a document?

	What is a certified copy of a document?

	Can the Office of the Great Seal authenticate documents from a city clerk, court clerk, or register of deeds or from other states?

	Can a notary public certify a copy of a document?

	Where can I find a notary public to notarize my documents?

	Can the Office of the Great Seal authenticate original birth, death, marriage or divorce records?

	How do I obtain an apostille or certificate of authority?

	What do I need to send to request authentication by mail?

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Office of the Great Seal

	I need the Great Seal affixed to my document that I am sending overseas. Is there an office near my home where I can go?

	I need to obtain a certified copy of articles of incorporation for a specific Building Authority. Can the Office of the Great Seal provide this information?

	I am starting my own company. Can you tell me if a certain company name has already been taken?

	Where can I purchase a State of Michigan flag?

	Can you provide me with the name of a resident agent for a certain municipal corporation for service of process?

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