State guide
Federal Apostille Services in New Jersey
How New Jersey residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from New Jersey state documents handled by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in New Jersey — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from New Jersey residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. New Jersey state documents go to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton.
- State apostille office
- New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Located in
- Trenton
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or New Jersey document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| New Jersey State Police check | New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| New Jersey birth, death or marriage certificate | New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services |
| Document notarized in New Jersey | New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| New Jersey state court record | New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services |
Federal courts in New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
City guides: Newark · Jersey City
How we serve New Jersey
We serve New Jersey 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 Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton and every other part of New Jersey.
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 New Jersey residents
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New Jersey — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in New Jersey?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services handles only New Jersey state documents.
Who issues apostilles for New Jersey state documents?
The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton.
Which federal courts are in New Jersey?
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Do I need to visit an office in New Jersey?
No. We work with New Jersey 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.