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Federal Court Documents Apostille in New Jersey

How New Jersey residents get their Federal Court Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services can and can’t do, timing and price.

Quick answer

There is no federal apostille office in New Jersey. Federal documents like your Federal Court Documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.

Authenticated by
U.S. Department of State
New Jersey apostille office
New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Trenton
Our nearest office
Washington, D.C. (by mail)
Price
$299 per document, government fees included

Federal courts in New Jersey

Federal court records from New Jersey come from the following court (bankruptcy courts sit within the same districts):

  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Request a certified copy from the clerk of the district that issued your judgment, order or filing — a PACER printout won’t be accepted. The certified copy is then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. Records from New Jersey state courts are different: those go to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

About the Federal Court Documents

How to apostille federal court documents — judgments, orders, and clerk-certified filings from U.S.

A PACER download isn't certified. The Department of State authenticates the clerk's certification and seal. Docket printouts and self-downloaded filings are rejected — request a certified copy from the issuing court's clerk.

What the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services can do

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton issues apostilles for documents signed by New Jersey officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from New Jersey registrars, New Jersey state-court records, and documents notarized by New Jersey 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 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.

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Serving Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton and everywhere else in New Jersey.

Federal Court Documents in New Jersey — FAQ

Can the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services apostille my Federal Court Documents?

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 Jersey?

No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most New Jersey clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from New Jersey?

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 my New Jersey case?

New Jersey is covered by: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Request the certified copy from the clerk of the district that issued it.

Related: Federal Court Documents — full guide · All documents in New Jersey · Federal vs. state apostille

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