Connecticut
Power of Attorney Apostille in Connecticut
How Connecticut residents get their Power of Attorney authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Connecticut Secretary of the State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in Connecticut, its apostille comes from the Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Connecticut Secretary of the State
- Connecticut apostille office
- Connecticut Secretary of the State, Hartford
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Connecticut: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Connecticut, the apostille is issued by the Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford.
- Hague Convention destination: the Connecticut apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Connecticut-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Connecticut Secretary of the State directly. Once your document has its Connecticut authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
About the Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
What the Connecticut Secretary of the State can do
The Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford issues apostilles for documents signed by Connecticut officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Connecticut registrars, Connecticut state-court records, and documents notarized by Connecticut notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from 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.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford and everywhere else in Connecticut.
Power of Attorney in Connecticut — FAQ
Can the Connecticut Secretary of the State apostille my Power of Attorney?
Yes, if it was notarized in Connecticut — a notarized Power of Attorney is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Connecticut?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Connecticut clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Connecticut?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Related: Power of Attorney — full guide · All documents in Connecticut · Federal vs. state apostille
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