New York Apostille Services at Foreign Documents Express - Form 6166 (U.S. Residency Certification)

A New York State Apostille is a one page document embossed with the Seal of the New York State Department of State. The apostille includes the facsimile or original signature of the state official.

Hague Countries accept Apostilles

Hague coutries are the countries that have joined the 1961 Hague Convention. Documetns legalized by an Apostille are accepted in all Hague countries.

Non-Hague countries requre Embassy authentication

Non-Hague coutries are the countries that have not joined the Hague Convention. Non-Hague countries do not accept documetns legalized by an Apostille. Embassy authentication / legalization is required

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IMPORTANT NOTICE RELATING TO APOSTILLES

The New York State Department of State has revised the method in which it issues apostilles.

1. Revised Seal - The New York State Department of State Seal will be used for the apostille and authentications. The Great Seal of the State of New York will no longer be used.

2. Revised Method for Affixing Seal - Apostilles and authentications will be produced with a blue laser printed facsimile of the New York State Department of State Seal.

Form 6166 (Certification of U.S. Tax Residency)

Form 6166 (U.S. Residency Certification) is a letter printed on U.S. Department of Treasury stationary certifying that the company was/is a resident of the United States for purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.

Order Form 6166 with an Apostille or Embassy Seal online. We will get up to 20 original forms for the price of one, and have one original form 6166 legalized by an Apostille of foreign embassy.

Form 6166 with
DC Apostille

$250

ORDER ONLINE

Processing: 4-6 weeks

Have a original Form 6166 and Need an Apostille?

Follow three easy steps:

Determine if you need an Apostille or Embassy Seal

Check if your document is acceptable (see Legalization Requirements below), or send your document for a free evaluation

Download the Order Form and send your document to us

Receive your document legalized for foreign use!

DC Apostille

$125

ORDER FORM

Processing: 5 bus. days

Embassy Seal

$275

ORDER FORM

Authentication with an Embassy Seal for Non-Hague countries includes two levels:

U.S. State Department in Washington, DC
Respective Embassy

Frequently Asked Questions About Form 6166:

What U.S. Agency issues forms 6166?

Form 6166 (U.S. Residency Certificate) is issued by the IRS.

What does Form 6166 look like?

Form 6166 is a letter printed on U.S. Department of Treasury stationary certifying that the company was/is a resident of the United States for purposes of income tax laws of the United States. It is greenish in color and has a faximile signature of the Field Director.

Can I obtain Form 6166 on an expedited basis?

The IRS does not provide expedited service. The regular processing time is 4-6 weeks.

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