Apostilles
International document certification for Hague Convention countries — handled fast. Mail processing can take weeks or months; our private courier service cuts that to days.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is an official certification that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in countries that are members of the Hague Convention. We handle the entire process — from notarisation through to state certification — so you don't have to.
The apostille process verifies the authenticity of a document's signature and seal, making it legally valid in over 120 countries. It is commonly required for immigration, international business, education, and legal proceedings abroad.
Documents we apostille
- Birth & Death Certificates
- Marriage & Divorce Certificates
- Educational Diplomas & Transcripts
- Powers of Attorney
- Corporate Documents
- Court Documents
- FBI Background Checks
- Adoption Documents
How apostille certification works
Document Notarisation
We notarise your document with an official NY State seal and signature.
State Certification
The document is submitted to the NY Secretary of State for apostille certification.
Ready for International Use
Your apostilled document is returned to you, ready for use in any Hague Convention country.
Apostille pricing
Standard Apostille
Includes the NY State fee, county clerk routing, and tracking. Processing time 5–10 business days. Ideal for immigration, education, and personal documents.
- NY State fee included
- County clerk routing
- Tracking included
- 5–10 business day processing
- All document types
Same-Day / Rush
Urgent walk-in service for tight deadlines — corporate filings, immediate international travel, or last-minute needs. Price depends on document type and complexity.
- Same-day processing
- Priority handling
- Corporate & personal
- Status updates included
- All document types
Multiple Documents
Discounted rates when submitting multiple documents together. Ideal for immigration packages, business filings, and international relocations.
- Volume discount
- Single submission
- Coordinated processing
- Business & personal
Common questions
The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents is an international treaty that simplifies the authentication of documents between member countries. An apostille is the certification used under this treaty, accepted in over 120 countries.
Processing by mail through the NY Secretary of State can take anywhere from several weeks to several months. Our standard service typically takes 5–10 business days. For urgent needs, our same-day rush service handles the line-standing and processing on your behalf — ideal for corporate filings or immediate international travel.
Submitting directly by mail to the NY Secretary of State can take weeks or months. Private courier services handle the in-person submission, line-standing, and routing — dramatically cutting processing time. Our standard packages include the state fee, county clerk routing, and tracking so you have nothing to manage.
If the destination country is not a Hague Convention member, you will need legalisation rather than an apostille. This involves additional steps through the US Department of State and the destination country's embassy. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
In most cases, yes — the original document or a certified copy is required. Photocopies are generally not accepted for apostille purposes. We can advise you on the specific requirements for your document type.