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Please note that all links below are dated 12.28.2016!!
For updates and further information on how to apply for an Apostille
please check the official website of the Secretary of State of the state that
issued the certificate.
Since January 13, 1968, Austria and since October 15, 1981, the United States have
been part of the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization
for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the simplified certification
of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the
convention. Under the Hague Convention, signatory countries have agreed to
recognize public documents issued by other signatory countries if those public
documents are authenticated by the attachment of an internationally recognized form
of authentication known as an "Apostille." The Apostille ensures that public documents
issued in one signatory country will be recognized as valid in another signatory
country.
When a document is to be used in a foreign country, it may be necessary to
authenticate the notarization or certification. Foreign countries often require documents
to be authenticated before the documents will be accepted in the foreign jurisdiction.
An "authentication" certifies the signature and the position of the official who has
executed, issued or certified a copy of a document.
The sole function of the Apostille is to certify the authenticity of the signature on the
document; the capacity in which the person signing the document acted; and the
identity of any stamp or seal affixed to the document.
Note that for the purpose of obtaining an Apostille the respective document
must be presented in the original and must bear the hand signature of the
person issuing the document and a raised seal. Documents that only bear a
facsimile signature or do not have a raised seal cannot be submitted for
Apostille.
US documents (e.g. birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce papers, etc.)
will only be recognized in Austria if authenticated by Apostille by the
Department of State, Secretary of State respectively of the Department of the
Treasury of the state that has issued the document.
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NEW YORK
Note that in the State of New York birth certificates and marriage certificates usually
are not issued with a hand signature. Thus, first it is necessary to obtain new
documents with a hand signature before applying for an Apostille.
Note that many health departments would allow applications for birth and
marriage certificates to be ordered online via www.vitalcheck.com. There you
may be able to order your birth or marriage certificate with Apostille (not
available for marriage certificates from New York City!).
Obtaining New Documents
1.
All birth and death records originating from the five boroughs of New York City
(Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) must be certified together with
a Letter of Exemplification by contacting the
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
125 Worth Street,
New York, NY 10013.
Tel: (212) 639-9675
The Letter of Exemplification must be requested when ordering the birth or death
certificate. The telephone number of the New York City Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene is. This service is not available online.
The original document must then be presented to the New York County
Clerk’s office to verify the signature of the City Clerk.
County Clerk's Office
60 Centre Street, Room 141B (in the basement/"Notary Desk")
New York, N.Y. 10007
Tel.: (212) 374-8359 oder 374-8589
Fee: US $ 20,--
The document can then be presented to the New York State Department of State for
authentication (see below).
2.
All marriage records originating from the five boroughs of New York City (Bronx,
Kings, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island) must be obtained from the
Marriage Bureau, Municipal Center,
1 Centre Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10007
II. HOW TO OBTAIN APOSTILLES IN THE INDIVIDUAL STATES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTION OF THE AUSTRIAN CONSULATE GENERAL
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(for additional addresses and office hours please see website below)
Website:
http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/marriage_bureau.shtml
Obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate with an original signature of the
City Clerk. The document must then be presented to the County Clerk's Office
(see above) in the county where the document was obtained to verify the signature
of the City Clerk. The document can then be presented to the New York State
Department of State for authentication (see below where to obtain the Apostille).
3.
All birth, death, marriage and divorce records issued outside of the five counties
of New York City can be obtained from the
New York State Department of Health
Certification Unit, Vital Records Section
PO Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602.
Website: http://www.nyhealth.gov/vital_records/
The document can then be presented to the New York State Department of
State for authentication (see below where to obtain the Apostille).
4.
Birth, death, marriage and divorce records issued outside of the five counties
of New York City may also be obtained directly from the local registrar or town clerk
of the city, town or village where the birth, death, marriage or divorce occurred. The
original document must then be presented to the county clerk's office in the
county where the document was obtained for certification. (It is suggested that you
contact the county clerk's office prior to obtaining the records to determine if their
office can certify documents obtained from a local authority.) The document can
then be presented to the New York State Department of State for authentication.
5.
Education documents (transcripts, diplomas or certificates) must be obtained
from an official of the school, college or university who must certify that the document
is an official record or a true copy of the original document. The official's signature
must be notarized by a notary public. The document must then be presented to the
County Clerk's Office in the county where the notary public is qualified to certify the
signature of the notary public. The document can then be presented to the New York
State Department of State for authentication (see below where to obtain the
Apostille).
6.
All other documents submitted to the New York State Department of State (see
below where to obtain the Apostille) for authentication must first be notarized and
then have the notary's signature certified at the county clerk's office where the notary
is qualified. The county clerk's office will affix its seal and signature to the document.
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Where to obtain the Apostille
Albany Office
Department of State, State Records
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231
Tel: (518) 473-2293
Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The country where the document is being sent to must be specified.
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corps/apostille.html
Fee: $10 per document. Check payable to the "New York State Department of
State".
New York City Office
Department of State’s New York City Office
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Tel: (212) 417-5684
Office hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corps/apostille.html
Fee: $10 per document. Check payable to the "New York State Department of
State”.
The processing of documents submitted by mail is usually completed within 2 to 4
business days. To assist in processing documents in a timely manner, please
include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request. You may wish to
include a daytime telephone number so that you may be contacted should any
questions arise.
Documents may be submitted in person at either of the above offices. Processing
a document submitted in person is usually completed while you wait.
CONNECTICUT
Where to obtain the Apostille
An Apostille can be obtained directly from:
Office of the Secretary of State
Certification Unit
30 Trinity Street
Hartford, C.T. 06106
Website: http://www.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?q=392130
Fee: US$ 40,--
Authentication Process
Documents submitted for authentication must be original documents recently
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signed by a public official of the state of Connecticut. The Office of the
Secretary of State does not authenticate documents signed by officials of
other states. Those documents may be authenticated by the Office of
the Secretary of the State for the state in which the documents were issued or
executed. The Office of the Secretary of State can usually authenticate
documents signed by the following officials:
Connecticut Notaries Public, Town Clerks and their duly appointed assistants and
deputies; local Registrars of Vital Statistics and their duly appointed assistants
and deputies; Clerks, Deputy Clerks, and Assistant Clerks of the Superior Court;
Judges of the Superior Court; Judges of the Probate Court; Connecticut
Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Health; Connecticut Registrar
and Assistant Registrar of Vital Records; and Justices of the Peace.
It is important to remember that Notaries Public cannot certify copies of
documents. Copies of Public Records can be certified by a public record keeper
such as the Secretary of the State or Town Clerk. Vital Records such as
certificates of birth, death, and marriage can only be certified by Town Clerks,
Registrars of Vital Statistics, or the Commissioner of Public Health. If you have
questions concerning authentication of vital records, please contact the
Authentication Unit.
For other documents, such as diplomas and school transcripts, the following
procedure is recommended: The person in possession of the document can make
a photocopy and prepare a written statement that may be attached to or written
on the photocopy, stating that the copy is a true and correct copy of the original.
The individual will then verify the statement under oath before a notary public and
the notary will indicate by a jurat that he or she has administered an oath to the
testator.
Original documents may be mailed to the following address for authentication:
Commercial Recording Division
Secretary of the State
P.O. Box 150470
Hartford CT 06115-0470
Customers may complete the Authentication Order Form (available via
http://www.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/commercialrecording/allforms/authenticationsapostil
les/Auth_order_form.pdf ), or provide a covering letter that provides the following
information: Your Name; Your Company Name (if applicable); Street Address;
City; State; Zip Code; Daytime Telephone Number; and, Country in which the
documents will be used. All orders will be returned by First Class Mail, unless the
customer provides for an alternative prepaid delivery service. A properly filled
prepaid shipping label must accompany prepaid delivery requests, or the order
will be returned by first class mail.
The fees for Authentication and Apostille Services are as follows:
Standard Documents $40.00 per certificate
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Documents for Adoption $15.00 per certificate Expedited
Service (24-hour response) Additional $50.00 per certificate
Make checks payable to "Secretary of the State." Personal checks are accepted.
Do not send cash. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Please note that the
Commercial Recording Division does not accept American Express.
Obtaining new documents for the purpose of an Apostille
You can also have a new document issued when a applying for an Apostille by
requesting a vital record with the Apostille from the Office of the Secretary of
State, completing the Apostille Request Form along with the appropriate vital
record request form (both available via
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=395696 ) and sending both to:
CT State Office of Vital Records MS #11VRS
Attn: Customer Service
PO Box 340308 Hartford, Connecticut 06134
The fees for a certified copy of a vital record with the Apostille are as follows:
1.
Send a money order made payable to “Treasurer, State of Connecticut” for the
cost of the certified copy of the vital record.
Birth -- $30.00
Death, Marriage, or Statement of Marital Status -- $20.00
AND
2.
Send a money order for the amount of $40.00 made payable to “Secretary of
State of Connecticut” for the cost of the Apostille.
The CT State Office of Vital Records will process your request for the certified
copy of the vital record and then forward the record to the Office of the Secretary
of State, along with your completed Apostille Request Form, and your $40.00
payment. The Office of the Secretary of State will then authenticate the record
with the Apostille, and send it to you at the address listed on the Apostille
Request Form (available via
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=395696 ).
ILLINOIS
Where to obtain the Apostille
Illinois Secretary of State
Index Department
111 E.Monroe
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: 217-782-7017
Website:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/apostilles.html
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INDIANA
Where to obtain the Apostille
Visit in person or mail documents to:
Indiana Secretary of State
Business Services Division
Apostille and Authentications Department
302 W. Washington Street, Room E108
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-232-2677
Website: http://www.state.in.us/sos/business/2377.htm
IOWA
Where to obtain the Apostille
First Floor, Lucas Building
321 E.12
th
Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
General: 515-281-5953
TTY: Call 711 followed by 515-281-5204
Fax: 515-242-5953
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://sos.iowa.gov/contactus.html
KENTUCKY
Where to obtain the Apostille
First-Class Mail Service
Office of the Secretary of State
Authentications and Apostilles
P.O. Box 718
Frankfort, KY 40602-0718
Overnight or Hand Delivery
Office of the Secretary of State
State Capitol
700 Capitol Ave., Ste. 158
Phone: 502-564-3490
Fax: 502-564-5687
Website:
http://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/Pages/Apostilles-and-
Authentications.aspx
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MAINE
Where to obtain the Apostille
Main Secretary of State
111 Sewall Street 4th Floor
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 624-7736
Website: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/apostilles/index.html
Fee: $10 per signed document made payable to the Secretary of State
Authentication Process
The Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions,
provides special certifications on vital record documents (birth, marriage, divorce
or death records) issued by municipal, court and state officials. Additionally,
special certifications are provided for any documents certified by notaries public.
The most common reason for this office to reject a request for these special
certifications is due to an error by the Notary Public - the lack of a date on a
notarization is the most common error. Please make certain that all notarizations
are dated by the Notary Public. If you have questions about how your document
may have been completed by a Notary Public, please contact this office.
To request special certifications (Authentications or Apostilles) on notarized or
vital record documents, please download, complete and submit a request for
(available via http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/notary/apostilles.html) together
with the notarized or vital record documents and the proper processing fee.
MASSACHUSETTS
Where to obtain the Apostille
An Apostille can be obtained directly from:
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Commissions Section
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA 02108
617-727-2836
www.sec.state.ma.us/pre
Secretary of the Commonwealth
436 Dwight Street, Room 102
Springfield, MA 01103
413-784-1376
www.sec.state.ma.us/wso
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
218 South Main Street
Suite 206, Fall River, MA 02721
508-646-1374
www.sec.state.ma.us/wso
Fee: $6.00 per document. Checks or money orders should be made payable to
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the correct amount. Cash is not
recommended because the office cannot refund cash lost in transit.
Authentication Process
The Secretary of the Commonwealth always recommends that you verify the
information needed with the officials from the country of destination.
Please make sure that
the Notary Public has signed his/her name exactly as he/she was
commissioned on the documents submitted for an Apostille
the notarial certificate has been completed
the Notary Public’s expiration date is on the document correctly, clearly
and completely.
the Notary Public has affixed the notary seal on the document and the
imprint is legible.
Obtaining new documents for the purpose of an Apostille
Obtaining of marriage certificates
The city or town clerk where you applied and filed your marriage license will
provide you with a certified copy of your marriage certificate
Obtaining of divorce decrees
Contact the district court clerk in the district where your divorce decree was filed
and request a certified copy.
Obtaining of birth certificate
Contact the Office of Vital Records, 617-740-2600, or your local city or town clerk
where the birth was recorded.
MICHIGAN
Where to obtain the Apostille
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
To contact the office of the Great Seal, please call 1-888-767-6424
or email [email protected]
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/sos
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MINNESOTA
Where to obtain the Apostille
Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building
Minnesota Secretary of State – Certification
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
Website: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/notary-apostille/apostille-
authentication
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Where to obtain the Apostille
Secretary of State's Office
State House - Room 204
Main Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.sos.nh.gov/certific.htm
Fee: $10.00 fee per certificate
Authentication Process
Each document must have an original Notary Public or Justice of the Peace
signature witnessing the signature of the author of the document. If signed by a
notary, the notaries seal must be included in order to be certified by this office.
Please have your documents notarized before bringing them to the Secretary of
State's Office.
Secretary of State's Office cannot certify signatures of town and city clerks,
county or state registrars or other state officials. The signatures must be
those of a Notary Public or Justice of the Peace for the State of New
Hampshire.
A $10.00 fee per certificate is charged. This may be paid in cash or check made
payable to the State of New Hampshire. In addition, an expedited fee shall be
charged if IMMEDIATE (SAME DAY) service is requested. The expedited fee of
$25.00 will be charged for every 10 or more documents submitted for certification,
and an additional $25.00 will be charged for every additional ten documents.
Documents hand carried to the Secretary of State's Office will be accepted
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The office is located in the State
House - Room 204 on Main Street in Concord, New Hampshire. Documents
mailed to the office should be accompanied by a letter indicating what country the
document is going to, a check in the correct amount and a self- addressed
postage-paid envelope for returning the document to you. Also, include a phone
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number you may be reached should any questions arise.
Mailing address: Secretary of State's Office, 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH
03301
Obtaining new documents for the purpose of an Apostille
RSA 5-C:98 Vital Records Copies.
I. A vital record may NOT be issued, duplicated, sealed, or notarized by any
persons other than the division or clerks of towns and cities. These restrictions
shall not apply to vital records in the public domain unless a certified copy is
requested.
II. Certified copies of vital records shall be issued to the public only by the state
registrar or a clerk of a town or city in accordance with this chapter.
RSA 5-C:99 Apostille Records. An Apostille record means a vital record
document which contains the certification as provided for in the 1961 Hague
Convention and which is recognized in the United States and other certifying
countries as a certified document. An Apostille record shall be prepared in the
same manner as required for a certified copy and shall contain the following: the
signature of the state registrar or the clerk of the town or city; the notarized
acknowledgement of the state registrar or clerk and acknowledgement of the
document by the New Hampshire secretary of state, including his or her signature
and seal.
The Secretary of State's Office WILL NOT put an Apostille on a vital record if it is
not submitted in the proper form as stated above.
NEW JERSEY
Where to obtain the Apostille
Department of Treasury
Division of Revenue
PO Box 452
Trenton, N.J. 08625-0452 Gebühr: US$ 25 (additional US$ 15.00 for expedited
service)
Tel.: 609-633-8257 (extn 4)
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/dcr/programs/apostilles.htm
Fees: US$ 5.00 per certificate if the transaction involves an adoption
US$ 25.00 per certificate in all other cases
Payment may be made by check, money order or credit card. Checks and
money orders are payable to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. If paying
by credit card, be sure to include the account number, name as it appears
on the card and the expiration date.
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Authentication Process
When making a request, you must submit the original or certified copy of the
document bearing the original notarization or certification by the public official,
along with a cover letter indicating the name of the country in which the document
is to be presented and whether the transaction involves an adoption. Remember
that all vital records (birth, death and marriage) must be obtained from the
NJ Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics,
(http://nj.gov/health/vital/index.shtml), Tel: 609.292.4087. The Division of
Revenue cannot attest to the signatures of registrars from municipal
offices.
Service Options
Requests submitted by regular mail should be sent to the NJ Division of Revenue,
Notary Unit, PO Box 452, Trenton, NJ 08646. Processing time for mail-in requests
is typically 15 business days. This time frame is not guaranteed and may be
longer based upon the number of requests received.
Expedited service is also available for an additional $15.00 fee per certificate.
This service, which will ensure a processing time of 8 ½ business hours, may be
requested either in person or by any overnight courier or express service. The
address for expedited service requests is NJ Division of Revenue, 33 West State
Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, NJ 08608-1214, Attention - Notary Unit.
Special Consideration:
All expedited work will be returned by regular mail unless other arrangements are
made. Using regular mail for returning processed work may add several work
days to the overall turnaround time for expedited transactions. In light of this,
customers may opt to have their work returned via express mail or courier
service. If this option is selected, the work request must include a completed air
bill showing the customer as the sender and bill-to party.
OHIO
Where to obtain the Apostille
Ohio Secretary of State
Records and Client Services
180 E. Broad Street, Suite 103
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-728-9200
Website: http://www.apostille.net/state-of-ohio-apostille.html
PENNSYLVANIA
Where to obtain the Apostille
An Apostille can be obtained directly (but see document requirements below):
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Pennsylvania Department of State
Bureau of Commissions
Room 210, North Office Building
Harrisburg, P.A. 1712 Office
hours: Monday through Friday
8:30AM to 4:00PM Website:
http://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Certifications_Apostilles/P
ages/How-Do-I-Obtain-an-Apostille-or-Certification.aspx
Fee: US $ 15,--
Authentication Process
Your documents must be signed by and contain the seal of the Pennsylvania
official who is the custodian of the record or a Pennsylvania notary public. NOTE:
Diplomas, transcripts and criminal record checks must be notarized prior to
requesting an Apostille or certification. Birth certificates do not need to be and
should not be notarized.
Mail your documents to the Department of State along with a cover letter that
includes your name and full mailing address or you may use our “Request for
Legalization of Documents form” (available via
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/certifications%2C_apostille
s%2C_and_the_authentication_of_documents/12630).
Identify in the cover letter the country where the documents will be used.
Enclose a personal check, money order or cashier's check made payable to
"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" in the amount of $15 per document. Checks
and money orders must be issued by a U.S. institution or, if issued by a foreign
bank, must be in U.S. dollars and contain a routing number. Cash cannot be
accepted by mail.
Photocopies of notarized or certified documents may not be certified by the
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your documents. If
you wish the order to be returned by a courier service, you must enclose a
prepaid air bill with your order. NOTE: If requesting your documents to be
returned via UPS (United Parcel Service), please list yourself as the sender and
recipient on the air bill that you will be providing. Otherwise, the air bill will be
changed accordingly.
Mail your request to: Pennsylvania
Department of State
Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
Room 210 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0029
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Processing time for mail-in requests is typically less than five (5) business days.
Processing time does not include mailing time.
Walk-in requests are accepted from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday
(except State holidays). Walk-in requests are processed while the requestor
waits. If using a GPS device for driving directions, please use 401 North Street for
the street address.
Questions concerning Apostilles or certifications may be directed to the
Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Commissions, Elections and
Legislation by calling (717) 787-5280, by email: RA-
[email protected] or by writing to the address listed above.
You may contact the U.S. Department of State concerning the legalization of
documents at www.travel.state.gov.
Effective October 1, 2009, the Department no longer accepts FedEx or DHL for
return shipment of documents.
Obtaining new documents for the purpose of an Apostille
For information on Vital Records such as Birth Records and Death Records or
changing Birth and Death Records visit the website of the Pennsylvania
Department of Health Vital Records
(http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_and_death_certific
ates/11596).
For Marriage and Divorce Records or Adoption Registry contact the
appropriate Pennsylvania county government office in which the records were
filed.
RHODE Island
Where to obtain the Apostille
Secretary of State's Notary Public Section
148 West River Street
Providence, RI 02904-2615
Phone: (401) 222-1487
Fax: (401) 222-1309
TTY: 711
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Website:
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Business-Portal/Certifications-Apostille-Goodstanding
Fee:$5.00 per Apostille
Authentication Process
You can obtain Apostilles for public documents such as birth or death certificates,
marriage licenses, divorce decrees, school transcripts, school diplomas or
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degrees, and adoption papers. Certified copies of birth, death or marriage records
must be obtained through Vital Records at the Rhode Island Department of
Health. For more information call 401-222-2811.
A request for an Apostille or authentication may be made in person, by telephone,
or by mail to the Secretary of State's Notary Public Section. Please be sure to
provide the name of the country to which the document(s) will be sent. You must
submit the original or certified copy of the document(s) that you wish to have an
Apostille or authentication attached to, together with a fee of $5.00 per Apostille or
authentication being requested. Checks or money orders should be made payable
to the Secretary of State. Requests for Apostilles and authentications are
processed daily. If your request is by mail, the document(s) will be returned to you
by first class mail. If overnight service is required, a pre-addressed, pre-paid airbill
must be enclosed with the request.
VERMONT
Where to obtain the Apostille
Office of the Secretary of State
VT State Archives & Records Administration
1078 U.S. Route 2 - Middlesex
Montpelier, VT 05633-7701
Attn: Kathy Watters
Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 4:30 pm
Website: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/archives-records/contact-
us.aspx
Fee: $2.00 per document, payable to the VT Secretary of State
Authentication Process
All documents properly certified by a Vermont notary public or record custodian
with proper notarization must be brought or sent to the Vermont State Archives
and Records Administration, a Division of the Secretary of State's Office, in
Middlesex.
There the notary's signature will be verified by comparing it to the notary
appointment form on file and an Apostille filled out and attached to the notarized
document. A $2.00 fee per document, payable to the VT Secretary of State,
should accompany the request.
You may bring your documents in person or you may mail them to the address
below. You can also call the office if you need directions or visit our website's
contact section. Kathy Watters can be reached at 802-828-3287. Generally the
office has a 1 day turn around on documents and is open from 7:45 am to 4:30
pm Monday through Friday excluding state and federal holidays.
Please include a letter or note indicating the country of destination, mailing
instructions, if any, and contact information for yourself in the event additional
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information is needed or that the Office of the Secretary of State needs to contact
you.
The fee for Apostilles or Authentications is $2.00 per document, payable to the VT
Secretary of State. If you wish to have your documents returned via special
means such as Federal Express or any other courier service, you must provide a
prepaid air bill. Unless otherwise instructed, they will mail documents back to you
via first class mail.
WISCONSIN
Where to obtain the Apostille
Secretary of State Certification Desk
P.O. Box 7848
Madison WI 53707-7848
Website: http://www.sos.state.wi.us/apostille.htm
