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The identity of the person signing a legal document is typically set by a notar and the fact of signing the document must be witnessed by two persons. The signature should also be placed in a notary journal, where it must be certified by a witness who must write the name of the person.

This Convention applies to official documents handled by Discovery Litigation Services in Tampa. The following shall be considered: a) documents originating from a body or official subordinate to the jurisdiction of the state, including documents emanating from the prosecutor’s office, the clerk of the court or the bailiff.

B) administrative documents; c) notarial acts; d) official notices, such as registration marks; visas confirming a certain date; assurance of a signature on a document not certified by a notary. However, this Convention does not apply to: a) documents committed by diplomatic or consular agents; b) Administrative documents directly related to commercial or customs operations.

Each of the contracting States shall exempt from legalization the documents to which this Convention applies and which must be presented on its territory. Legalization in the sense of this Convention means only a formal procedure used by the diplomatic or consular agents of the country in whose territory the document is to be submitted, in order to verify the authenticity of the signature, the quality of the person signing the document, and, where appropriate, the authenticity of the seal or stamp, with which this document is fastened.

The only formality that may be required to verify the authenticity of the signature, the quality of the person signing the document and, where appropriate, the authenticity of the seal or stamp with which this document is attached, is the provision of the apostille provided for in Article 4 by the competent authority of the State, in which this document was completed.

However, the performance of the function referred to in the preceding paragraph can not be required if the laws, regulations or customs in force in the country in which the document is submitted or an agreement between two or more contracting states, cancel or simplify the procedure, or release the document from legalization.

The apostille referred to in the first paragraph of Article 3 shall be placed on the document itself or on a separate sheet bound with the document, but must conform to the model annexed to this Convention. However, it can be drafted in the official language of the issuing body. The items available therein can also be set out in a second language.

The document shall be stamped upon the petition of the signatory or any bearer of the document. If you need assistance visit the litigation service near you.