New Hampshire
Naturalization Certificate Apostille in New Hampshire
How New Hampshire residents get their Naturalization Certificate authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the New Hampshire Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in New Hampshire. Federal documents like your Naturalization Certificate are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the New Hampshire Secretary of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- New Hampshire apostille office
- New Hampshire Secretary of State, Concord
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in New Hampshire doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the New Hampshire Secretary of State in Concord has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for New Hampshire 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.
About the Naturalization Certificate
How to apostille a Certificate of Naturalization for use abroad.
What the New Hampshire Secretary of State can do
The New Hampshire Secretary of State in Concord issues apostilles for documents signed by New Hampshire officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from New Hampshire registrars, New Hampshire state-court records, and documents notarized by New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
We serve New Hampshire 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 | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Serving Manchester, Nashua, Concord and everywhere else in New Hampshire.
Naturalization Certificate in New Hampshire — FAQ
Can the New Hampshire Secretary of State apostille my Naturalization Certificate?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from New Hampshire?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most New Hampshire clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from New Hampshire?
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.
Related: Naturalization Certificate — full guide · All documents in New Hampshire · Federal vs. state apostille
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