ISO Certificate Authentication for International Use

Purpose of Authentication

An ISO certificate must be authenticated to be accepted by foreign authorities, government agencies, and international business partners. Authentication verifies the issuing body and certification authority so the ISO certificate is legally recognized outside the United States.

Required Steps

• Notarization
  The ISO certificate may need to be notarized depending on the receiving authority’s requirements.

• State Authentication
  The notarized ISO certificate is certified by the Secretary of State when applicable.

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

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

Important Notes / Requirements

• Certified or officially issued ISO certificates are required.

• Unverified copies or altered certificates are commonly rejected.

• Company name and certification details must match the issuing body’s records exactly.

• Expired or suspended certifications are not accepted for authentication.

How DC Consular Helps

DC Consular manages ISO certificate authentication from start to finish. We review documents for compliance, coordinate state and federal processing, and complete apostille or legalization accurately to reduce delays and rejection risk.

Start Your ISO Certificate Authentication

Submit your ISO certificate to DC Consular 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 ISO certification?
ISO certification confirms that an organization meets specific international standards set by the International Organization for Standardization.

How to get ISO certification?
ISO certification is obtained through an accredited certification body after successful auditing and compliance review.

How can I get ISO 9001 certification?
ISO 9001 certification is issued by an accredited body after demonstrating compliance with quality management standards.

How many types of ISO certification are there?
Common ISO certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025.