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Are You Having Trouble Getting a Delaware Apostille After Remote Notarization?

  • Writer: Amy Curtis
    Amy Curtis
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Updated: 2 days ago


If you had a document notarized remotely (online) and were later told the State of Delaware will not authenticate it, you are not alone. This is one of the most common and frustrating issues we see with documents intended for use overseas.


The good news: there is now a solution—and it does not require you to fly back to Delaware.


We have worked directly with the Delaware Secretary of State to establish a compliant process that allows remotely notarized documents to move forward for authentication and apostille when handled correctly.


What Is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?


Remote Online Notarization allows a signer to appear before a commissioned notary using secure audio-video technology instead of meeting in person. The notary verifies identity, witnesses the signature, and completes the notarial act electronically—all in compliance with state law.


RON is legal and widely used across the United States, especially for:


  • Court filings

  • Powers of attorney

  • Business and corporate documents

  • Affidavits and sworn statements


However, apostille acceptance depends on how the document is prepared and processed, not just how it was notarized.


What Is an Apostille—and Why Does Delaware Matter?


An apostille is a form of authentication issued by the Secretary of State that allows a U.S. document to be legally recognized in another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.


If your document:


  • Was notarized in Delaware (including online), and

  • Is being used internationally


It must be properly authenticated by Delaware before it can be accepted abroad.

Incorrect wording, missing steps, or improper handling of a remotely notarized document can result in rejection—delaying visas, court matters, real estate transactions, or business filings.


Stuck Overseas? You Do NOT Have to Fly Back to Delaware


Many of our clients are located outside the United States when these issues arise.


Common countries we assist clients from include:


  • United Kingdom

  • Canada

  • Mexico

  • Spain

  • Germany

  • France

  • Australia

  • United Arab Emirates


Whether you are an expat, military family, international business owner, or dual citizen, we can create a compliant solution so your document can be properly apostilled—without international travel, missed deadlines, or costly delays.


How We Help


✔ Review your remotely notarized document

✔ Confirm Delaware apostille eligibility

✔ Apply the correct process approved by the Secretary of State

✔ Handle submission, tracking, and completion

✔ Return your authenticated or apostilled documents securely


Every situation is different, and Delaware is particularly strict, which is why having the process handled correctly the first time matters.


Get Help With Your Delaware Apostille Today


If your document was notarized online and you were told it cannot be apostilled, do not assume it is impossible. In many cases, it simply requires the right process and handling.


Connect with us today, and let us help you move your important documents forward—no flights, no confusion, and no guesswork.




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