State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Connecticut
How Connecticut residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Connecticut state documents handled by the Connecticut Secretary of the State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Connecticut — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Connecticut residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Connecticut state documents go to the Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford.
- State apostille office
- Connecticut Secretary of the State
- Located in
- Hartford
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Connecticut document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Connecticut state police check | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Connecticut birth, death or marriage certificate | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
| Document notarized in Connecticut | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Connecticut state court record | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
Federal courts in Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
City guides: Stamford
How we serve Connecticut
We serve Connecticut by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford and every other part of Connecticut.
Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Documents for Connecticut residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Connecticut:
Connecticut — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Connecticut?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Connecticut Secretary of the State handles only Connecticut state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Connecticut state documents?
The Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford.
Which federal courts are in Connecticut?
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Do I need to visit an office in Connecticut?
No. We work with Connecticut clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.