Certificate of Amendments Legalization for Kuwait

A Certificate of Amendments is an official document issued by a U.S. state authority that records any changes made to a company’s original formation documents—such as name changes, ownership updates, or alterations in business structure. When this document is intended for use in Kuwait, it must be authenticated and legalized to be officially recognized by Kuwaiti authorities and institutions.

The Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C. facilitates the legalization of Certificates of Amendments that have been properly certified at the state, federal, and chamber levels, ensuring that your corporate records are valid and enforceable under Kuwaiti law.

Legalization Process

To make your Certificate of Amendments acceptable for use in Kuwait, the document must undergo the following authentication steps:

  1. Notarization by a licensed notary public (if applicable).

  2. Authentication by the Secretary of State that issued the certificate.

  3. Authentication by the U.S. Department of State (if required).

  4. Certification by the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce.

  5. Final legalization by the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C.

Each stage ensures the authenticity of signatures, seals, and document origin for official acceptance in Kuwait.

Notarized Company Document Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $90 -
Maryland notary, court and state fees $15 1
U.S. Department of State fee $20 9
Embassy of Kuwait fee $25 6
Total $150 16 business days

Company Documents Certified by a Secretary of State Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $90 -
U.S. Department of State fee $20 9
Embassy of Kuwait fee $25 6
Total $135 15 business days

About the Certificate of Amendments

The Certificate of Amendments officially documents modifications made to a company’s foundational records with the Secretary of State.
It typically includes:

  • The company’s legal name and registration number

  • Details of the original filing

  • Nature and description of amendments

  • Date of approval and certification by the state

Legalizing this document confirms that your company’s revised structure or updated information is valid and recognized for use in Kuwait.

When Is a Legalized Certificate of Amendments Required in Kuwait?

A legalized Certificate of Amendments may be required in Kuwait for:

  • Updating company registration details with Kuwaiti ministries

  • Opening or modifying bank accounts for subsidiaries

  • Registering name changes or business expansions

  • Participating in contracts or tenders under a revised entity name

  • Verifying ownership or structural changes during legal or administrative procedures

Without proper legalization, Kuwaiti authorities will not recognize any modifications made to your company’s original formation records.

Begin the Legalization Process

Ensure your Certificate of Amendments is properly authenticated before submission to Kuwaiti government offices, banks, or partners.
The Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C. processes legalization requests for business and corporate documents issued in the United States. For accurate processing and document verification, ensure all prior authentication steps are completed before submission.