Authority: IC 33-42-16-2

Affected: IC 33-42-15-2

Sec. 1. (a) A request for an apostille authentication must include the following:

1. (1) The date of the request.
2. (2) The fee required by IC 33-42-15-2.
3. (3) The country for which the document is being authenticated.
4. (4) The name of the requestor.
5. (5) The return mailing address of the requestor.
6. (6) The document requiring an apostille authentication.

(b) The secretary of state may refuse to issue an apostille authentication for a notarized document if the notarization does not comply with IC 33-42.

(c) The secretary of state may refuse to issue an apostille authentication for a photocopy or facsimile signature.

(d) The secretary of state may refuse to issue an apostille authentication for a document that is:

1. (1) an official or a public record;
2. (2) available as a certified copy from the custodian of the record; and
3. (3) not signed by a custodian of the record.

(e) If the secretary of state refuses to issue an apostille authentication, the secretary of state, not later than ten (10) business days after the filing is delivered, shall:

1. (1) return the document or notify the person that submitted the request of the refusal; and
2. (2) provide a brief explanation in a record of the reason for the refusal.

(Secretary of State; 75 IAC 7-10-1; filed May 19, 2025, 1:09 p.m.: 20250618-IR-075250153FRA)