Board Resolution Apostille
Before a foreign notary records a company's decision, it wants proof the board actually made it. A certified board resolution provides that proof.
What this document is
The resolution records a specific decision, such as opening a subsidiary, appointing a representative or authorizing a share purchase. The secretary certifies it as a true record.
Where it is used
A Spanish notary or Portuguese registry will often read the resolution together with a power of attorney to confirm that the appointment was validly authorized.
How to prepare it
- State the decision and the people authorized to carry it out.
- Give the meeting date or written consent date.
- Have the secretary sign a certification before a notary.
Check this first
Spell out names, passport numbers and the local company details exactly as the foreign notary requires. A generic resolution frequently has to be reissued.
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
Can an LLC use a board resolution?
An LLC commonly uses a written consent of members or managers instead. It follows the same notarization and apostille route.