Instructions for Exemplification Certificate, also known as an exemplified certificate, are documents that provide evidence for the authenticity or validity of an original certificate or document. They are used when government officials need to provide proof of the accuracy of a record and are usually issued by a court or other government agency. There are two main types of Instructions for Exemplification Certificate: Apostle certificates and authentications. An Apostle certificate is an internationally recognized document that can be used to verify a document's validity. It is issued by the government in the country of origin and is recognized by all other countries that are part of the 1961 Hague Convention. An authentication is a document issued by a government agency that certifies that a document is genuine. In order to obtain an Instructions for Exemplification Certificate, the applicant must submit the original document to the government agency or court that will be issuing the certificate. The applicant must also provide a signed statement that explains the purpose of the certificate and attest to the accuracy of the document. Once the document is verified, the government agency or court will issue the certificate and provide the applicant with instructions on how to use it.