An affidavit going to another country is usually notarized first and then apostilled. In Oregon, you sign the affidavit under oath in front of a notary, and the Oregon Secretary of State attaches an apostille to the notarization for $10.
Common affidavits used abroad
- Single status affidavits for marriage abroad
- Affidavits of identity or name (one and the same person)
- Affidavits of support or consent for travel
- Affidavits for inheritance, property or bank matters abroad
- Affidavits of loss for missing documents
Step 1: Prepare the affidavit
Use the wording the foreign office requires, in a language it accepts. Leave the signature blank. Bring your passport or another acceptable photo ID.
Step 2: Sign before a notary
The notary places you under oath, watches you sign, and completes a jurat certificate with the state, county, date, signature and seal. Office notarization at Pac Signing is $10 per signature. A mobile notary can come to you.
Step 3: Get the apostille
Send the original notarized affidavit with the Request for Authentication form to the Oregon Secretary of State in Salem. The fee is $10 per document. If the country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention, it also needs embassy legalization.
Step 4: Translation
If the affidavit must be in another language, ask whether the translation needs its own notarization and apostille. See translate before or after the apostille.
FAQ
What is a jurat?
The notary certificate used for sworn statements. It shows the signer took an oath and signed in front of the notary.
Can I sign the affidavit before I see the notary?
No. You must sign in front of the notary after taking the oath.
How much does an Oregon apostille cost?
$10 per document at the Oregon Secretary of State. Notary and handling fees are separate.
Related: affidavit notarization guide.
Need help? Request an apostille quote or call (971) 394-4152. Office notarization is $10 per signature in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Vancouver, WA.
Official sources: Oregon Secretary of State: Authenticating Documents FAQ and U.S. Department of State: Authenticate Your Document.