SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: I received my Certificate of Good Conduct from New York City. Does it have to be notarized before I can submit it for an apostille?

Answer: No, this document does not need to be notarized. In fact, the signature of the Supervisor who signed the certificate of good conduct can be authenticated directly New York County Clerk, and then apostilled.

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What does a NYC certificate of good conduct look like?

Here is an image of New York City certificate of good conduct (criminal background check). It is issued by New York City police department, and includes the following information: (a) full name, (b) address, (c) photo, (d) fingerprints, (e) certificate number, (f) date, (g) signature of the Supervisor.

This certificate is valid for 60 days!

NY apostille: price, processing time, order form

New York Apostille: $175 (FedEx 2nd day within the U.S. is included).

Processing time: 3-5 bus. days + mail.

Embassy legalization: $375 (most embassies)

Processing time: depends on the embassy.

FedEx (standard overnight): $25

FedEx (2nd day): $20
FedEx (standard overnight): $30
FedEx International: $75 (most countries)
FedEx International to Eastern Europe, South America, Africa: $115

FedEx International to Eastern Europe and South America:

New York Apostille / Embassy Legalization Order Form (PDF file)