New York Apostille Services at Foreign Documents Express - Getting a New York Divorce Record with Apostille /Embassy Seal

A New York State Apostille is a one page document embossed with the Seal of the New York State Department of State. The apostille includes the facsimile or original signature of the state official.

Hague Countries accept Apostilles

Hague coutries are the countries that have joined the 1961 Hague Convention. Documetns legalized by an Apostille are accepted in all Hague countries.

Non-Hague countries requre Embassy authentication

Non-Hague coutries are the countries that have not joined the Hague Convention. Non-Hague countries do not accept documetns legalized by an Apostille. Embassy authentication / legalization is required

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IMPORTANT NOTICE RELATING TO APOSTILLES

The New York State Department of State has revised the method in which it issues apostilles.

1. Revised Seal - The New York State Department of State Seal will be used for the apostille and authentications. The Great Seal of the State of New York will no longer be used.

2. Revised Method for Affixing Seal - Apostilles and authentications will be produced with a blue laser printed facsimile of the New York State Department of State Seal.

Getting a New York Divorce Record with Apostille

Foreign Documents Express is a simple, fast and secure source for getting New York certified Divorce Record legalized by an Apostille or Embassy Seal.
Order a New York Divorce Record with an Apostille or Embassy Seal online. We will get a certified copy of the Divorce Record, have it legalized by an Apostille of foreign embassy, and ship it anywhere in the world.

Divorce Record
with Apostille

$225

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Have a Copy of a NY Divorce Record and Need an Apostille?

Follow three easy steps:

Determine if you need an Apostille or Embassy Seal

Check if your document is acceptable (see Legalization Requirements below), or send your document for a free evaluation

Download the Order Form and send your document to us

Apostille

$125

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Divorce Records issued by New York, Kings, Bronx, Queens and Richmond County Courts and Divorce Certificates issued by NYS Department of Health and signed by Director of Vital Statistics (Processing: 2 bus. days)
Divorce Records issued by orther counties (Processing: 5-7 bus. days)

Legalization Requirements: Is Your Divorce Record Acceptable for Legalization?

Only certified copies of Divorce records are acceptable for Apostilles.

Divorce Decrees must be certified by the court where the divorce was registered.

Divorce Certificates must be issued by NYS Department of Health

Frequently Asked Questions About New York Divorce Records:

What is the difference between a Divorce Decree and Divorce Certificate?

Divorce Decree is the document prepared by the court, setting forth the terms and conditions of the divorce. It is signed by the judge and filed with the County Clerk of the County where the decree was issued.

Divorce Certificate is the document issued by State Department of Health confirming the fact of divorce granted on or after a certain date. The Divorce Certificate contains basic information about the husband and wife, and the date and place the marriage ended. NYS Health Departments issues Divorce Certificates only for divorces registered after January 1, 1963.

What Is a Certified Copy of the Divorce Decree?

A certified copy is a copy issued by the Court of the county where the divorce was registered and guaranteed to be a true and exact copy of the original document kept on file in this Court. A certified copy has an original seal of the Court and, in most cases, the original signature of the County Clerk.

How do I obtain an Apostille for my Divorce Decree?

Make sure your document is acceptable for legalization (you can send us a copy for free evaluation), then complete the Order form , and send your document to Foreign Documents Express. We will get an Apostille for your Divorce Record.

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