Apostille Service
From certified translation to notarization to apostille certification — we manage the entire authentication process so you don't have to.
Where authentication paperwork goes wrong
Wrong notary, wrong state, wrong timing — any one misstep and the package comes back unauthenticated.
Country membership — verify first
Not every country is in the Hague Convention. Verifying membership before you begin is critical — submitting an apostillized document to a non-Hague country results in rejection.
How NY apostille works
Our office handles New York apostilles only. The NY Department of State will only authenticate documents issued in New York or notarized by a NY-commissioned notary. We coordinate the chain end-to-end inside that scope.
NY DoS timelines
The New York Department of State typically processes apostilles in 5–10 business days. We track every submission and factor SOS turnaround into your deadline before we begin.
One stamp. Valid in 125+ countries.
An apostille is a state-level certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention. Once affixed, your document is accepted in any member country — no embassy visit, no additional legalization.
We handle notarization, county-clerk certification when required, and the apostille itself through the Secretary of State. You receive the finished document — original and certified digital copy — ready to submit.
From original document to fully authenticated package
From original document to fully authenticated translation — we handle every step.
Document review
We confirm what your destination country requires.
Certified translation
A qualified linguist translates and signs a certificate of accuracy.
Notarization
A commissioned notary verifies the translator's signature.
Apostille certification
The Secretary of State affixes the Hague apostille — valid in 125+ countries.
Final delivery
Original and digital copies returned, ready to submit.
Every document, every destination
Personal, academic, corporate, and legal documents — we handle them all.
Personal & vital records
Civil-status documents most often required for visas, immigration filings, marriage abroad, and inheritance.
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates
Academic & professional
Credentials needed to study, work, or be licensed abroad — translated, notarized, and authenticated as a single package.
- Academic transcripts
- Diplomas & degrees
- Background checks
- Medical records
Corporate & legal
Business and litigation documents for cross-border transactions, IP filings, and foreign court submissions.
- Power of attorney
- Corporate documents
- Court documents
- Patent filings
01What is an apostille and when do I need one?
An apostille is a state-level certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the origin of a public document.
02How long does the apostille process take?
For New York apostilles, plan on 5–10 business days once the document is correctly notarized.
03Can you handle the entire chain or just translation?
Both. We can deliver just a certified translation, or manage translation, notarization, Secretary of State apostille, and return shipping.
04Does it matter which state notarizes my document?
Yes. We handle New York apostilles only; the NY Department of State authenticates documents issued in New York or notarized by a NY notary.
05Is the original document required, or is a copy okay?
Most Secretaries of State require an original or certified copy of the source document.
06Will the destination country accept your translation?
Yes. Our certified translation is signed by a NY-commissioned notary and submitted to the NY Department of State for apostille.
Send the files. We will map the cleanest path.
Project quotes return within the hour. Apostille service requests are routed by document origin, certificate need, destination country, and deadline.