New York Apostille Services at Foreign Documents Express

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.

Getting a New York Statewide Criminal Record with Apostille

Foreign Documents Express is a simple, fast and secure source for getting New York Statewide Criminal History Record legalized by an Apostille or Embassy Seal.
The Criminal History Record search is based on the full name and date of birth.
Order a New York Statewide Criminal Record with an Apostille or Embassy Seal online. We will get a certified copy of the Criminal History Record, have it legalized by an Apostille of foreign embassy, and ship it anywhere in the world.

Criminal Record
with Apostille

$225

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Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal History Record for Foreign Use:

What information is required for a criminal history record search?

The individual’s full name and date of birth. The search mechanism is based on finding an EXACT match of the actual name and date of birth of the individual searched. The individual’s middle initial is not required and does not impact the accuracy of the search. Any variation of either the Name or DOB in the database is not considered a match and is not reported.

How many counties are included in the New York Statewide search?

All of the State’s 62 counties. Individual electronic county searches are not provided.

How long does it take to get a Criminal History Record with an Apostille?

3-5 business days.

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