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What is the U.S. Department of State Authentication Certificate and how can I obtain it for my DTV application?

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Received this request while applying for my DTV: ' FBI criminal check accompanied by a U.S. Department of State Authentication Certificate ' (the FBI criminal check was already submitted.)

I'm having a difficult time getting information on what The US Dept. of State Authentication Cert. is and how to obtain it quickly. Insight?
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The post discusses the requirement for a U.S. Department of State Authentication Certificate in addition to the FBI criminal check for a DTV visa application. The author seeks guidance on what the Authentication Certificate is and how to acquire it quickly, referencing a useful link for further information.
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