Apostille · New York State documents for use abroad
Accepted abroad.
State apostilles for New York documents, handled start to finish: pickup, county clerk, Department of State, delivery.
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Who this is for
Three kinds of call.
Vital records
Birth, marriage, death and divorce records, including the city exemplification step.
Best forImmigration, citizenship, marriage and inheritance abroad.
Notarized and court documents
Powers of attorney, affidavits, consents and certified court records.
Best forProperty, legal and family matters overseas.
Academic and corporate
Diplomas, transcripts, good standing certificates and resolutions.
Best forForeign employers, universities and registries.
What to bring
Have these ready.
A certified copy
Vital records must carry the issuing office's seal. Photocopies and scans can't be apostilled.
The country and the purpose
Some countries want a translation attached; some aren't Hague members and need legalization.
Photo ID for notarized items
If we notarize a power of attorney or consent first, the signer needs valid ID.
Where to send it
Back to you, to your lawyer, or straight to the consulate or overseas address.
Documents we handle
Apostille Services, by document.
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Powers of attorney
- Affidavits and consents
- Court documents
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Certificates of good standing
- Articles of incorporation
- Corporate resolutions
- FBI background checks (federal apostille, we route it)
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Questions
Six answers.
Public documents issued or notarized in New York: vital records, court records, notarized private documents, school records with a notarized statement, and corporate filings. If it was issued somewhere else, that state issues the apostille.
No. Notarization certifies a signature; an apostille certifies the official who signed or sealed the document, including the notary, so it's recognized abroad. Many documents need both, in that order.
No. Apostilles are issued by the jurisdiction the document comes from. We can tell you which office to contact and how to send it by mail so you don't make the trip.
Then it needs authentication and consular legalization instead: county clerk, Department of State, U.S. Department of State, then the country's consulate. It takes longer, so ask us before you start.
The state charges $10 per apostille. Our fee covers pickup, the clerk and state visits, and delivery, and depends on turnaround. See the pricing page for ranges.
Only for documents from federal agencies: FBI background checks, IRS letters, federal court records. Those go through the U.S. Department of State in Washington and take longer, and we route them for you.