| Office of AuthenticationsThe Department of State is responsible for providing authentication service to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals on all documents that will be used overseas. Types of documents include corporate documents such as company bylaws and articles of incorporation, power of attorney, patent applications and trademarks, diplomas, transcripts, letters relating to degrees, non-marital status, references and job certifications, home studies, deeds of assignments, distributorship agreements, papers for adoption purposes, etc. The Authentications Office receives a variety of documents from commercial organizations, private citizens, and officials of the Federal and State Governments. The Office is responsible for issuing certificates under the Seal of the Department of State. It also ensures that the requested information will serve in the interest of justice and is not contrary to U.S. policy. Please note the following information must be obtained before the authentication process can begin. 1. Signed before a notary public. *Item 2 may be omitted if the authority in item 3 will certify directly tothe notary. A request for authentication services under 22 CFR, Part 131, should include the reason for authentication and the name of the country where the document will be used. Contact information is below. Authentications Office (A/OPR/GSM/AUTH) For information about American citizens who were born, married, or deceased abroad, contact the Passport Office, U.S. Department of State, 1111 19th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20520, Tel. 202-955-0307. Copies of consular reports of birth, marriage, and deaths may be obtained from this office. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||