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Verify the specific requirements of the destination country, as they may vary.
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Ensure Colorado documents were issued within the last five years for apostille purposes.
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Submit notarized or certified copies for apostille in Colorado, photocopies are not accepted.
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Documents must contain original signatures, not stamped ones.
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Complete all documents thoroughly, filling in all the blanks.
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Obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates from the Colorado Vital Records Office, Colorado Department of Health, or VitalChek.
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For certified copies of Colorado marriage and divorce records, contact the county clerk and recorder office where they were registered.
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A Certificate of Notarial Act indicating the notary's active commission, as well as a notarial statement, title, date, signature, and stamp, must be included with notarized documents.
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Don't forget to include the necessary fees, a self-addressed return envelope, and a completed apostille request form.