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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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE RELATING TO APOSTILLES

New York State Apostilles Beginning July 28, 2010:

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.

New York State Apostilles in the period April 15, 2010 - July 27, 2010:

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

2. Revised Method for Affixing Seal - Apostilles were produced with a black and white laser printed facsimile of the New York State Department of State Seal. The Great Seal of the State of New York was longer be embossed either directly on any apostille or on a gold foil wafer placed on an apostille.

New York State Apostilles Before April 15, 2010:

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