News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Utah is leading the nation with a faster and more secure digital apostille process. People may need documents certified for things like international adoption, missionary services, or education abroad. Last year, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor authenticated more than 45k documents, up 250% since 2020. This is a convenient, fully-encrypted option for Utahns needing to authenticate their sensitive legal

Old-fashioned relationships aren’t so old-fashioned. Lt. Gov. Henderson sat down with leaders from rural Utah and international businesses at the One Utah Summit to discuss how strong connections benefit everyone. From local main streets to international markets, people choose to do business with people they trust.

Working hand-in-hand creates a stronger future for all communities across our state. The Utah Native American Summit brought together heads of state agencies and leaders from Utah’s sovereign Tribes to foster dialogue and encourage more meaningful collaboration.

The 200-year relationship between Peru and the United States is strong in our state. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson spoke on the important milestone and read an official proclamation in the Capitol Rotunda. More than 45,000 Peruvians call Utah home and it is one of only three career consulates established in our state.

Lt. Gov. Henderson spoke to Consuls General and other political and business leaders from all over the world. These diplomats represent their home country’s economic, community and cultural interests while living here in the U.S. This gathering was an opportunity to share stories, ask questions and learn from one another.

Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, Salt Lake County Council member Aimee Winder Newton and host Ally Isom tackled the issue of navigating high-tension with integrity. The audience, a group of Utah women elected to public office, listened in as the panel discussed how they approach difficult public situations while standing strong in their beliefs.