Following the document’s preparation, it needs notarization by a recognized authority such as a notary public or an attorney. Subsequently, it requires authentication by the relevant authority in the issuing jurisdiction, often the Secretary of State or Department of State. https://www.evernote.com/shard/s685/sh/888186a0-d141-c4dd-ad87-2a7bb9265428/Y6nmZxuw9t2i0j0FJkPMqjUXPMrDs4PTENLwpKd9MvlLEt_Qv5g_rKe5tQ