Office Holder Authentication Update

To use a public document in another country, its origin must be authenticated. The Hague Convention of 1961 established the Secretary of State as the authority for authenticating records signed by State of Ohio, county, or local government officials. To perform this duty, the office maintains a list of Ohio officeholders.

Each Ohio state, county, or local government office holder must complete and submit the Office Holder Authentication Update. This form includes the name, title, term of office, and the office holder’s signature and seal, which is used for authentication requests.

Please email the completed form to [email protected] or mail it to the address on the form.