New York Apostille Services at Foreign Documents Express

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

Legalization News

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.

Need an Apostille / Embassy Seal for a Diploma / Transcript?

We accept for legalization:

original Diplmas, Transcripts and Verification Letters (notarized by a New York State Notary Public)

original Diplomas, Transcripts and Verification Letters (not notarized)

copies of Diplomas, Transcripts and Verification Letters (notarized by a New York State Notary Public)

copies of Diplomas, Transcripts and Verification Letters (not notarized)

online Diplomas and Transcripts

Follow three easy steps:

Determine if you need an Apostille or Embassy Seal

Check if your document is acceptable - send your document for a free evaluation

Download the Order Form and send your document to us

Receive your document legalized for foreign use!

Apostille

$125

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Apostilles for documents notarized in New York or Kings county (Processing: 48 hours)
Apostilles for documents notarized in other counties (Processing: 5-7 bus. days)

Embassy Seal

$275

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Authentication with an Embassy Seal for Non-Hague countries includes four levels:

County Clerk
New York State Secretary of State
U.S. State Department in Washington, DC
Respective Embassy

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