Articles of Incorporation Apostille
Articles of Incorporation establish a U.S. corporation and state its authorized shares. They are a standard part of any overseas company file.
What this document is
Some states use the term Certificate of Incorporation for the same type of filing. Either way, the document shows the legal name, formation date and share structure.
Where it is used
Spanish and Portuguese commercial registries, banks and notaries review these when a U.S. corporation opens a subsidiary or branch or buys shares in a local company.
How to prepare it
- Provide every page of the filed document.
- Add restated or amended articles if they exist.
- Confirm the corporate name appears exactly as on other papers.
Check this first
Foreign notaries often expect the document, the good standing certificate and the board resolution to agree on names and dates. A mismatch across the set is a common reason for delays.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
Do the articles need to be translated?
In most Spanish and Portuguese filings, yes. Have the translation done after the apostille so it covers the apostille too.