New Jersey
Power of Attorney Apostille in New Jersey
How New Jersey residents get their Power of Attorney 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
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in New Jersey, its apostille comes from the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- 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
- Quoted
Notarized in New Jersey: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in New Jersey, the apostille is issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton.
- Hague Convention destination: the New Jersey apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the New Jersey-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services directly. Once your document has its New Jersey 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 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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton and everywhere else in New Jersey.
Power of Attorney in New Jersey — FAQ
Can the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services apostille my Power of Attorney?
Yes, if it was notarized in New Jersey — a notarized Power of Attorney is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
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?
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 New Jersey · Federal vs. state apostille
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