Authentication Request Cover Letter – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Authentication Request Cover Letter PDF Details

The Authentication Request Cover Letter (Form 8003) is used to authenticate Ohio-issued documents for international use. You submit this form to the Ohio Secretary of State Client Service Center in Columbus, Ohio.

To fill out the form, you will need the following information:

• Your full name and mailing address
• Daytime telephone number and email address
• Name of the country where the documents will be used
• Return address for authenticated documents

A fee of $5.00 per authentication is required. The form outlines accepted payment methods. Note that expedited service is not offered. Use a trackable shipping method to ensure your documents are returned safely.

Before you submit, verify this checklist:

• The country of use is stated on the form
• A prepaid return delivery method is enclosed
• Documents are signed by an Ohio elected official or a notarized Ohio notary public
• Complete notarial details are provided

For other official Ohio state documents, see the Ohio Secretary of State forms collection on FormsPal.