New Jersey
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.
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.
| 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 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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