International student's academic When transferring credentials between countries, documents may require authentication by their home country or those students seeking employment abroad. This authentication or Apostille or apostille process. The apostille process begins with the certification and notarization of these your academic documents. Students will then forward all documents to the Secretary of State in Tallahassee, Florida for completion of the Apostille process.  Below you will find the steps must contact the Registrar's Office to request this Apostille process be initiated.