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.

Certificate of Good Standing (Status)

A Certificate of Good Standing (also known as Certificate of Existence, Certificate of Status or Certificate under Seal) is a document issued by the New York State as conclusive evidence that a corporation or LLC is in existence and is authorized to transact business in the state, and that the company is in compliance with all state-required formalities.

Order an original Certificate of Good Standing (Status) online. We will get an original Certificate of Good Standing and, if required, have it legalized by an Apostille or foreign embassy.

Certificate of Good Standing (Status)

$125

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Processing: 3 bus.days

Have a Certificate of Good Standing 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

Receive your document legalized for foreign use!

Apostille

$125

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Processing: 48 hours

Embassy Seal

$275

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

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

Legalization Requirements: Is Your Document Acceptable for Legalization?

Only original Certificates of Good Standing are acceptable for legalization by an Apostille or foreign Embassy. The document will bear the Seal of the Department of State and the signature of the Secretary of State or Special Deputy of the Secretary of State.

Frequently Asked Questions About Certificate of Good Standing:

What are the requirements to obtain a Good Standing Certificate from the State of New York?

To obtain a New York Good Standing Certificate, your company must be registered as a legal entity with the New York Secretary of State, and cannot be in default of corporate rules, or suspended by the State of New York. If your company failed to file the bianuual report, the Certificate of Good Standing will state that "the biannual report is past due".

How long is the Certificate of Good Standing valid?

In most cases the Certificate of Good Standing is valid for three months.

Will a notarized copy be acceptable for legalization by an Apostille or embassy seal?

No, only certified copies issued by NYS Secretary of State are acceptable.

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