State guide
Federal Apostille Services in New York
How New York residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from New York state documents handled by the New York Department of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in New York — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from New York residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. New York state documents go to the New York Department of State in Albany.
- State apostille office
- New York Department of State
- Located in
- Albany
- Federal court districts
- 4
- Our office
- New York
Federal or New York document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| New York Division of Criminal Justice Services check | New York Department of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| New York birth, death or marriage certificate | New York Department of State |
| Document notarized in New York | New York Department of State (county clerk first) |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| New York state court record | New York Department of State |
Federal courts in New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
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How we serve New York
We have an office in New York: New York. Most clients still send documents by mail — it’s the fastest route to Washington. We cover New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Syracuse and every other part of New York.
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.
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New York — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in New York?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The New York Department of State handles only New York state documents.
Who issues apostilles for New York state documents?
The New York Department of State in Albany. For notarized documents, the county clerk certifies the notary first.
Which federal courts are in New York?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
Do I need to visit an office in New York?
No. We work with New York 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.