Certificate of Merger Authentication for International Use

Purpose of Authentication

A certificate of merger must be authenticated to be accepted by foreign authorities, banks, and regulatory agencies. Authentication confirms the issuing state authority so the certificate of merger is legally recognized for use outside the United States.

Required Steps

• State Authentication
  The certificate of merger issued or certified by the Secretary of State is authenticated at the state level.

• U.S. Department of State Processing
  Federal processing is completed when required for international use.

• Apostille or Embassy Legalization
  The final step is completed based on the destination country’s requirements.

Important Notes / Requirements

• Certified copies issued by the Secretary of State are required.

• Plain copies or internal corporate records are not accepted.

• The certificate must reflect the finalized merger filing.

• Name inconsistencies or outdated filings commonly cause delays.

• All merged entities listed must match state records exactly.

How DC Consular Helps

DC Consular manages certificate of merger authentication from start to finish. We verify document eligibility, coordinate state and federal processing, and complete apostille or legalization accurately to reduce delays and rejection risk.

Start Your Certificate of Merger Authentication

Submit your certificate of merger to DCConsular.com for fast, compliant processing. Our team works directly with the appropriate authorities to ensure your document is ready for international use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a certificate of merger?
A certificate of merger is an official state-issued document confirming that two or more entities have legally merged.

When is a certificate of merger required internationally?
It is commonly required when registering corporate changes, opening accounts, or updating records with foreign authorities.

Does a certificate of merger need to be certified before authentication?
Yes. The document must be a certified copy issued by the Secretary of State.

Can DCConsular handle the full certificate of merger process?
Yes. DC Consular provides complete handling from document review through apostille or embassy legalization.