Vermont
Green Card Copy Apostille in Vermont
How Vermont residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Vermont Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Vermont, its apostille comes from the Vermont Secretary of State in Montpelier — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Vermont Secretary of State
- Vermont apostille office
- Vermont Secretary of State, Montpelier
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Vermont: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Vermont, the apostille is issued by the Vermont Secretary of State in Montpelier.
- Hague Convention destination: the Vermont apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Vermont-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Vermont Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Vermont 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 Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
What the Vermont Secretary of State can do
The Vermont Secretary of State in Montpelier issues apostilles for documents signed by Vermont officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Vermont registrars, Vermont state-court records, and documents notarized by Vermont 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 Vermont
We serve Vermont 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 Burlington, South Burlington, Montpelier and everywhere else in Vermont.
Green Card Copy in Vermont — FAQ
Can the Vermont Secretary of State apostille my Green Card Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Vermont — a notarized Green Card Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Vermont?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Vermont clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Vermont?
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: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents in Vermont · Federal vs. state apostille
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