New York City, NY
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Apostille in New York City, NY
How New York City residents get their Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in New York City. Federal documents like your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
- County
- The five boroughs
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- State apostille office
- New York Department of State, Albany
- Our nearest office
- New York
Why living in New York doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Department of State, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the New York Department of State in Albany has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for New York residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
New York City: the local details
New York City is in the five boroughs, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York — Manhattan and the Bronx fall under the Southern District; Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island under the Eastern District. New York state documents are apostilled by the New York Department of State in Albany.
About the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
How to apostille a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA / FS-240) to establish a child's U.S.
Getting it done from New York City
Our New York office serves New York City directly, and most clients still send documents by mail.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) in New York City — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in New York City for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for New York City clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in New York City?
No. New York City clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from New York City?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers New York City?
New York City is in the five boroughs, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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