What Is an Apostille?
An apostille authenticates a public document for use in another country. Issued under the Hague Convention of 1961, it's recognized by over 120 member countries.
Working, studying, marrying, or doing business abroad? You likely need an apostille. Without it, foreign authorities may reject your US-issued documents.
In New York, apostilles come from the NYS Department of State. We handle everything — document review, notarization, submission, tracking, and delivery back to you.
Five Steps. We Handle the Complexity. You Get the Apostille.
From your hands to the State Department and back — all under one roof.
Submit Your Documents
Bring us your originals or certified copies. We review for apostille eligibility and confirm exactly what's needed.
Notarization (If Needed)
We handle notarization in-house — no need to find a separate notary. One stop, zero runaround.
County Clerk Certification
We obtain county-level certification where required before state submission — we know exactly which counties need it.
NYS Dept. of State Apostille
We submit to the NYS Department of State and track the process end to end. Standard 5–10 days or expedited 1–2 days.
Delivery Back to You
Your authenticated documents returned by mail, courier, or in-person pickup. Digital copies provided immediately.
Submit Your Documents — Drop Off
Documents We Apostille
Public and private documents — if it needs an apostille, we process it.
Apostille FAQs
Common questions about apostille processing and international document authentication.
What exactly is an apostille?↓
An apostille is a certificate issued by the NYS Department of State that authenticates a document for use in foreign countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. It confirms the notary's commission is valid so the document is accepted abroad.
How long does apostille processing take?↓
Standard processing typically takes 5–10 business days. Expedited processing is available (+$175) and is completed within 1–2 business days. We handle the entire process — notarization + apostille — so you don't have to go to Albany yourself.
Which documents can be apostilled?↓
Birth certificates, marriage licenses, diplomas, transcripts, background checks, powers of attorney, corporate documents, court orders, and virtually any notarized document intended for international use.
Do you ship internationally after the apostille is done?↓
Yes. We can ship your apostilled documents anywhere in the world via FedEx, DHL, or USPS. Digital copies are provided immediately; physical originals ship same-day.
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