Apostille & Authentication Services
New York State Apostille and Certificate of Authenticity
Authenticate Your Documents for International Use - For documents to be used abroad, you'll need an apostille for Hague Convention countries or a certificate of authenticity for others. This is essential for processes like dual citizenship, international business, legal matters, and more.
We offer apostille services at both the state and federal levels and can obtain apostilles from all 50 states. Our FREE Pre-Check Service ensures your documents are ready for authentication. We handle everything in the process—from notarization of the documents to signature verifications at the courts, and then obtaining the certification from the Secretary of State. We also provide nationwide and international shipping to ensure your documents reach their destination safely and efficiently.
Our experts will guide you through every step, and you can book appointments for apostille or authentication online or in person. For signers outside of New York or the country, our Remote Online Notarization (RON) service is available. Our online notarizations are recognized by the Secretary of State for Apostille international use, ensuring your documents meet global standards.
Expedited Apostille or Authentication Services
Get your documents apostilled or authenticated by the New York Department of State, Secretary of State, in just 1-2 business days with our expedited service. Our standard turnaround time is 7 business days. For more information or to start the process, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (917) 453-7358.
Apostille and Authentication Service options
Apostille
New York Secretary of State
- Processed by: New York Secretary of State
- Documents Accepted: Legal Documents, Academic Records, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses, and more.
- Completion Time: Within 7 Business Days
- Digital Delivery: Apostille copy emailed as PDF.
- Included Fees: Notary Public, County Clerk, State Application, and Administration Fees
- Hardcopy Shipping: USPS Priority included
- Additional Services: Document Translation Available, Express & International Shipping Available, Messenger Delivery (available in Manhattan)
Apostille Expedited
New York Secretary of State
- Processed by: New York Secretary of State
- Documents Accepted: Legal Documents, Academic Records, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses, and more.
- Completion Time: Within 7 Business Days
- Digital Delivery: Apostille copy emailed as PDF.
- Included Fees: Notary Public, County Clerk, State Application, and Administration Fees
- Hardcopy Shipping: USPS Priority included
- Additional Services: Document Translation Available, Express & International Shipping Available, Messenger Delivery (available in Manhattan)
Apostille Federal
US Department of State
- Processed by: US Department of State
- Documents Accepted: FBI Background Checks, IRS Documents, Certificates to Foreign Governments, Naturalization Documents
- Completion Time: Within 3-8 Business Weeks
- Digital Delivery: Apostille copy emailed as PDF.
- Included Fees: Notary Public, County Clerk, State Application, and Administration Fees
- Hardcopy Shipping: USPS Priority included
- Additional Services: Document Translation Available, Express & International Shipping Available, Messenger Delivery (available in Manhattan)
Apostille and Authentication for Essential Documents
- Legal Notarized Documents
Ensure the validity of your legal documents with our Apostille service. We provide authentication for notarized documents, including those e-signed or completed via Remote Online Notarization (RON), to be recognized internationally, confirming their legitimacy.
- Marriage Certificates
For use abroad, we can apostille marriage certificates, verifying their authenticity for legal purposes in other countries.
- Divorce Decrees
Our Apostille service authenticates divorce decrees, ensuring they are accepted by foreign authorities and institutions.
- Court Orders
Obtain an Apostille for court orders to validate their authenticity and enforceability in international legal proceedings.
- School / University Transcripts
Apostille your educational transcripts to facilitate their acceptance by foreign educational institutions or employers.
- School / University Diplomas
Ensure your diplomas are recognized internationally by getting them apostilled, verifying their authenticity for use abroad.
- Certified Copies of Deeds
We provide Apostille services for certified copies of deeds, confirming their authenticity for international property transactions or legal matters.
- Notarized Photocopy of Driver's License or Passport
Apostille notarized photocopies of driver's licenses or passports to verify their authenticity for use in foreign jurisdictions.
- Death Certificates
Our service includes apostilling death certificates, ensuring their acceptance for legal or administrative purposes abroad.
- Birth Certificates
Apostille birth certificates for international use, confirming their authenticity for legal or personal matters in other countries.
- FBI Background Check
We handle the Apostille process for FBI background checks, validating their authenticity for employment, immigration, or other international requirements.
- Notarized Affidavits
Ensure that your notarized affidavits are recognized internationally by getting them apostilled, verifying their authenticity for use abroad.
- E-Signed Documents and RON-Completed Documents
Apostille documents that have been e-signed or completed via Remote Online Notarization (RON) to confirm their authenticity for international use.
Birth Certificates and Death Certificates originating in New York State require an additional “EXEMPLIFICATION” letter to be included for a successful Apostille. This letter can be obtained by contacting New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene located at 125 Worth St, New York, NY 10013 or visiting Vitalchek.com.
