Resources & Official Links
Direct links to NYS, USCIS, and federal agencies — everything you need for apostilles, translations, and notarizations.
Notary & Identification
NYS Notary Public License Information
Official New York State Department of State page for notary public licensing, requirements, and renewals.
Acceptable Forms of ID for Notarization
New York recognizes driver's licenses, passports, state IDs, military IDs, and certain other government-issued photo identification.
National Notary Association
The NNA provides education, certification, and resources for notaries and the public. Brownstone Notary Services is NNA Certified.
Apostille & International Documents
NYS Department of State — Apostille Services
Official information about obtaining an apostille in New York State, including requirements, fees, and processing times.
Hague Convention Countries
A full list of countries that accept apostilles under the Hague Convention of 1961. If your destination country is not listed, you may need embassy legalization instead.
US Department of State — Authentications
Federal-level document authentication for documents being used abroad. Covers documents issued by federal agencies.
USCIS & Immigration Documents
Real Estate & Loan Documents
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