Italy, the United States of America and other countries have adhered to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 (ratified by Italy on 13 December 1977 and by the United States on 15 October 1981) which abolishes the need for legalization consulate of public documents issued by a member country of the Convention itself. This legalization has been replaced by the Apostille which is affixed by the following Authorities:
TEXAS
For information visit the official website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/authinfo.shtml
documents issued by State, City or County authority (certificates of birth, death, marriage, divorce…) or notarized by a “Notary Public”:
Secretary of State
Authentication Units
BIT. Box 13550
Austin, Texas 78711-3550
Tel. (512) 463-5705
MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK OF $15.00
OKLAHOMA
For information visit the official website: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/apostilles.aspx
For all documents contact:
Secretary of State
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 101
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4897
Tel. (405) 521-3911
MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK OF $15.00
LOUISIANA
For information visit the official website:
http://www.sos.la.gov/notaryandcertifications/certifications/authenticatesignaturesoflouisianaofficials/Pages/default.aspx
For all documents contact:
Secretary of State Commission Division
BIT. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, Louisiana70804-9125
Tel. (225) 922-0330
MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK OF $15.00
ARKANSAS
For information visit the official website: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/
For all documents contact:
Secretary of State Capitol Building
Attn: Corporation Division
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1094
Tel. (501) 682-3409
MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK OF $15.00