DOCUMENT APOSTILLE GUIDE
Alaska Medical & Health Records Apostille Requirements
Learn how to prepare your document for apostille processing, including applicable notarization requirements, required certifications, and important submission guidelines.
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Preparation Requirements
Identify the Medical or Health Document
Common documents include medical certificates, physician letters, vaccination records, health examination reports, patient medical records, and statements issued by healthcare providers.
Obtain the Document From the Healthcare Provider
Request the document from the Alaska hospital, clinic, physician, or healthcare organization that issued or maintains the record.
Whenever possible, obtain an official document on the provider's letterhead.
Physician Letters and Medical Certificates
Ask the physician or authorized healthcare professional to prepare a signed letter or certificate.
The document should identify the provider, professional credentials, and information required by the receiving country.
Medical Records and Examination Reports
Request the relevant medical records or examination reports directly from the healthcare provider.
If the document requires notarization, ask whether the provider or an authorized records custodian can sign an appropriate certification statement before an Alaska notary public.
Vaccination and Immunization Records
Obtain the vaccination record from the healthcare provider or appropriate Alaska health authority.
Electronic printouts or unsigned records may require additional certification before they are suitable for apostille processing.
Alaska Notarization
Privately issued medical documents generally require a properly notarized signature or supporting certification for the standard Alaska notarial apostille process.
The notarization must be performed by a currently commissioned Alaska notary public.
Original Official Signature
Alaska requires original official signatures for conventional paper apostille processing.
Photocopied or scanned notarial signatures are not acceptable.
Review the Notarial Certificate
The notarization must include the notary's original signature, commission expiration date, official seal, and a properly completed notarial certificate.
The seal must be legible and photographically reproducible.
Government-Issued Health Documents
Official health documents issued by Alaska government agencies may qualify through an authorized government official's signature.
The signature must be one that the Lieutenant Governor's Office can authenticate.
Copy Certification by Document Custodian
Alaska permits a Copy Certification by Document Custodian procedure for certain privately maintained documents.
An authorized records custodian may sign a sworn statement confirming that a copy accurately reproduces the original, with the statement properly notarized.
Acceptance of this method depends on the receiving authority and should be confirmed before use.
Confirm the Destination Country
An apostille applies to countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention.
Some countries require particular medical forms, additional professional certifications, or translations.
Important Information
Medical documents may contain sensitive personal information. Provide only the records required for the intended international purpose.
National Apostille Center can review your document's certification before processing to help determine whether it meets Alaska's apostille requirements.
Required Certification
Healthcare Provider Certification
Privately issued medical certificates, physician letters, and healthcare records should be signed or certified by the issuing healthcare professional or authorized records custodian when certification is required.
Alaska Notary Public
For the standard notarial apostille process, the document must be properly notarized by a currently commissioned Alaska notary public.
Original Notarial Signature
The Lieutenant Governor's Office requires the original signature of the notary.
Photocopied or scanned notarial signatures are not accepted for conventional paper authentication.
Complete Notarial Certificate
The notarization must include:
A properly completed notarial certificate.
The signature of the person whose signature is notarized.
The notary's original signature.
The notary's commission expiration date.
A legible, reproducible official seal.
Official Notary Seal
An embossed notarial seal must be shaded with pencil or ink so the impression can be reproduced.
Government-Issued Health Documents
Official documents issued by Alaska government agencies may qualify for direct authentication if they bear an eligible official signature.
The Lieutenant Governor's Office must be able to verify the signature. A printed government letterhead or agency seal alone does not guarantee eligibility.
Copy Certification by Document Custodian
Alaska notaries do not have authority to directly certify photocopies.
When permitted, a document custodian may sign a sworn copy-certification statement before an Alaska notary.
The resulting apostille authenticates the notary's signature, not the accuracy of the underlying medical record.
Additional County Certification
Alaska does not generally require separate county certification for a properly notarized document receiving a state apostille.
Apostille Issuing Authority
Office of the Lieutenant Governor — State of Alaska.
Important Notice
An apostille authenticates an eligible public official's signature and capacity. It does not verify medical diagnoses, confirm the accuracy of health information, or establish international recognition of a healthcare provider's qualifications.