NYS Apostille Services

US Apostille Services for International Documents

Looking for a United States apostille? We handle the complete process — from Remote Online Notarization to New York State Department of State certification — for use in any of the 120+ Hague Convention countries worldwide.

Same-Day Expedite
Standard 2–5 Days
Official apostille certificate for international document authentication
NYS Apostille
120+ Countries Accepted

What Is a US Apostille?

A US apostille is an official government certification that authenticates the origin of a United States public document so it can be legally recognized in foreign countries that are members of the Hague Convention. If you need US documents — such as birth certificates, diplomas, or powers of attorney — accepted abroad, a New York State apostille is required. As a Remote Online Notary Public, we handle the entire process remotely.

The United States joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 1981. New York State apostilles are issued by the NYS Department of State and accepted in 120+ countries worldwide.

Accepted Forms of Identification

We accept all valid U.S. and international government-issued photo identification for notarization sessions, provided the documents being notarized will be used within the United States.

U.S. Driver's License or State ID
U.S. Passport or Passport Card
Foreign Passport (any country)
Foreign National ID Card
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Military ID

ID must be current, government-issued, and include a photo. Expired identification is not accepted.

Fast Turnaround Options

Same-Day Expedite
Rush processing for urgent needs
Standard 2–5 Days
Typical processing time

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Apostille Service
NYS Certified · Hague Convention
$150
per document
What's included
  • NYS apostille certification
  • Document review & preparation
  • Same-day expedite available
  • Accepted in 120+ countries
  • Secure digital delivery
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Documents We Apostille

Birth Certificates

Vital records for immigration, citizenship, and international residency applications.

Marriage Certificates

Required for spousal visas, name changes, and international marriage recognition.

Diplomas & Transcripts

Academic credentials for foreign universities, employers, and licensing boards.

Powers of Attorney

Legal authority documents for international property, business, and financial matters.

Corporate Documents

Articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, and business agreements.

Court Documents

Affidavits, judgments, and legal certifications for international legal proceedings.

How the Apostille Process Works

01

Submit Your Document

Send us your document digitally or by mail. We review it and confirm it qualifies for apostille certification.

02

Notarization

If required, we notarize your document remotely via our NYS-commissioned RON service before submission.

03

State Certification

We submit your document to the New York State Department of State for official apostille certification.

04

Delivery

Your apostilled document is returned to you digitally or by mail — ready for international use.

Accepted in 120+ Countries

Hague Convention member countries that accept NYS apostilles include:

ItalyGermanyFranceSpainMexicoBrazilChinaIndiaJapanSouth KoreaAustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomRussiaArgentinaColombiaPortugalNetherlandsBonaireSint EustatiusSabaPolandUkraine+ 100 more countries

Frequently Asked Questions

New York State Department of State

Apostille or Certificate of Authentication

When a document is to be used in another country, it may be necessary to have the document authenticated — known as an apostille or certificate of authentication. Remote Notary Online USA handles the notarization step required before NYS DOS submission.

What the NYS Department of State Does

The New York State Department of State only authenticates public documents issued in New York State that are signed by a NYS official or county clerk. Commonly authenticated documents include birth, marriage, and death certificates.

  • Birth, marriage & death certificates
  • Powers of attorney (after notarization)
  • Academic diplomas & transcripts
  • Corporate documents & resolutions
  • FBI background checks
  • Notarized affidavits & sworn statements

NYS DOS Walk-In Locations

Walk-in apostille service is available at these NYS DOS offices:

New York City
Albany
Binghamton
Buffalo
Utica
dos.ny.gov — Apostille or Certificate of Authentication

What Remote Notary Online USA Does

Before the NYS DOS can issue an apostille, your document must be notarized by a commissioned New York State Notary Public. Remote Notary Online USA provides same-day Remote Online Notarization so your document is ready for NYS DOS submission immediately — then we handle the submission for you.

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Notarize your document via secure video call
2
Submit to NYS DOS for apostille certification
3
Receive apostille by mail or digital delivery

Apostille vs. Certificate of Authentication

Apostille — for documents going to Hague Convention member countries (120+ nations). Issued by NYS DOS.
Certificate of Authentication — for documents going to non-Hague countries. Also issued by NYS DOS. May require additional embassy legalization.

Not sure which you need? Call us at 347-351-7611 and we'll advise on the correct path for your destination country.

Need to verify an existing NYS apostille?

The NYS DOS allows you to verify whether an apostille or certificate of authentication was issued by the NYS Secretary of State's office.

Verify at NYS DOS

Ready to Get Your Apostille?

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Same-day expedite available
NYS commissioned notary
120+ countries accepted

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