Connecticut Hague apostille
Do you need Hague apostilles for your Connecticut documents? We provide Apostille and Embassy legalization services in the State of Connecticut and nationwide, for documents intended for international use.
If you are traveling overseas, or sending a Connecticut document for use in a foreign country, you may be required to have the document apostilled or legalized. Hague apostilles have been adopted internationally as a uniform way of verifying documents sent between countries.
Starting in 2025, Connecticut apostilles feature a new design: a blue border composed of small Connecticut seals.
In the State of Connecticut, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by an eyelet in the upper left corner. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the State of Connecticut.
Connecticut apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
If you are sending your document(s) from a foreign country, please use FedEx, DHL, UPS or TNT, and email the tracking number so that we can watch for your package.
No hidden fees.
Our guarantee: If we are unable to get your documents apostilled or legalized, we will issue a 100% refund, we do not keep any service fees.
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Birth certificates
Connecticut apostille requirements for birth certificates
The following birth certificates are eligible for Connecticut apostilles: certified copies issued by
Notarized copies are not eligible for apostilles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Connecticut birth certificates can be obtained from the Town Clerk or the Department of Public Heath, Vital Records Unit.
For a birth occurring on or after January 1, 2003: You may request a certified copy of the birth certificate from any town vital records office or the State Vital Records Office.
For a birth occurring prior to January 1, 2003: You may request a certified copy of the birth certificate ONLY from the following:
- The town vital records office of the town where the birth occurred, or
- The town of the mother’s residence at the time of birth, or
- The State Vital Records Office.
Birth records are confidential records and are not open to the general public, except for those that are at least 100 years old. The followng individuals can obtain certified copies of CT birth certificatessssss;
- Registrant if 18 years of age or older, or an emancipated minor or a certified homeless youth
- Parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, grandparent, spouse, adult child or adult grandchild
- Attorney-at-law representing the person named on the birth certificate or an eligible relative (see above), an agent of approved state or federal agency, a member of a Connecticut genealogical society (see the Connecticut State Library for more information) or a Conservator of Person
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Death certificates
Connecticut apostille requirements for death certificates
The following death certificates are eligible for Connecticut apostilles: certified copies issued by
Notarized copies are not eligible for apostilles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Connecticut death certificates can be obtained from the Town Clerk or the Department of Public Heath, Vital Records Unit.
Connecticut death certificates are public records. A certified copy of a Connecticut death certificate may be purchased for a fee by anyone at least 18 years old. Note that the decedent's social security number can only be accessed by the decedent's spouse or next of kin. If you want us to assist you with obtaining a CT death certificate, please contact us.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Marriage records
Connecticut apostille requirements for marriage certificates
The following marriage certificates are eligible for Connecticut apostilles: certified copies issued by
Notarized copies are not eligible for apostilles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate, you must submit your request to the vital records office of the town where the marriage occurred, or the town(s) where the parties to the marriage resided at the time of the marriage, or the State Vital Records Office: Department of Public Heath, Vital Records Unit.Department of Public Heath, Vital Records Unit.
Connecticut marriage certificates are public records. A certified copy of a Connecticut marriage certificate may be purchased for a fee by anyone at least 18 years old. All information on the marriage certificate is available to the requester, except the social security numbers of the spouses. Copies of marriage certificates that include the spouse’s social security numbers will only be issued to the parties to the marriage. If you want us to assist you with obtaining a CT marriage certificate, please contact us.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Divorce records
Connecticut apostille requirements for divorce records
To be eligible for a Connecticut apostille, a Connecticut divorce decree must be a certified copy issued by the Superior Court where the divorce was granted.
Notarized copies are not eligible for apostilles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a copy of a Divorce Decree, contact the Judicial District Clerk's Office where the divorce or dissolution was granted.
Divorce decrees are restricted records in the State of Connecticut. Only authorized persons may request certified copies of divorce records in Connecticut. Persons authorized to request divorce records include:
- Either party named on the divorce record
- A child, parent, or legal guardian of either party named on the divorce record
- Attorneys representing either party named on the divorce record.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Single status documents
Connecticut apostille requirements for Single Status Statements and Affidavits
In The State of Connecticut there are two ways to obtain a Single Status document:
Option 1:
If you are a Connecticut resident, you may request a ‘No Record of Marriage Statement’ from the State Vital Records Office: Complete the Application to Request a ‘No Record of Marriage Statement’ and mail it or submit it in person to the State Vital Records Office. You must also provide a valid Connecticut Driver’s License or Connecticut Non-Driver ID card with your request, along with a $20 fee.
This document can be issued only to current Connecticut residents as verified by the address on the requester's Connecticut driver's license or Connecticut non-driver ID.
Option 2:
You can prepare a Single Status Affidavit - a sworn declaration stating that you are currently single and legally eligible to marry - which must be signed and notarized by a Connecticut notary public.
Because requirements can differ depending on the country, it’s a good idea for your fiancé(e) to confirm whether a specific format or additional information is necessary for the affidavit to be accepted.
Make sure the affidavit is correctly notarized with a jurat. If the document only includes the notary's signature and seal without a complete notarial certificate, it will not be accepted.
Below is the sample jurat certificate for the State of Connecticut:
Sample Connecticut Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Single Status Affidavit samples
Here are a few Single Status Affidavit samples:
General Single Status Affidavit form * English-Spanish Single Status Affidavit * English-French Single Status Affidavit
Country-specific forms: We have samples for the following countries:
Albania * Armenia (Armenian) * Armenia (English) * Austria * Canada * Canada (2) * China (Affidavit of Single Status) * Indonesia (consular form) * Indonesia * Italy (Nulla Osta) * Laos * Russia * South Korea * Taiwan * Thailand * Turkey * Ukraine * Vietnam *
Disclaimer: The single status affidavit samples above were provided by clients who successfully used them. We recommend asking your fiancé(e) to obtain a sample affidavit from the country where you plan to marry and using that as a reference. If you have a single status affidavit sample from any country that you'd like to share, we would greatly appreciate your help. Please feel free to contact us.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the original "No Record of Marriage Statement" or the original notarized Single Status Affidavit along with the Order form by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
Powers of attorney
Connecticut apostille requirements for powers of attorney
To qualify for apostilles, powers of attorney must be correctly notarized by a Connecticut notary public and include an acknowledgment statement.
Documents that only have the notary’s signature and stamp, without the required notarial wording, will not be accepted.
While the power of attorney itself can be in a foreign language, the notarial certificate must be in English.
Sample Connecticut acknowledgment forms:
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (Individual):
(for personal powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Sample short form Connecticut Acknowledgment (Individual):
(for personal powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the original notarized Power of Attorney to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Affidavits, consents, letters, etc.
Connecticut apostille requirements for for notarized documents (sworn statements, affidavits, consents, letters, etc.)
If you need a Connecticut apostille for a power of attorney, authorization, consent form, or affidavit that has been notarized by a Connecticut notary public, it’s important to ensure the notarization is properly completed. The notary must include the correct notarial certificate - either an acknowledgment or a jurat - depending on the nature of the document. Documents that only bear the notary’s signature and seal, without the proper notarial language, will be rejected.
Although the main document may be written in another language, the notarial certificate must be in English.
Below are examples of acceptable Connecticut notarial certificates:
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (Individual):
(for personal powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Sample short form Connecticut Acknowledgment (Individual):
(for personal powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, certified diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
Sample Connecticut Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the original notarized document to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
School diplomas and transcripts
Connecticut apostille requirements for diplomas and transcripts
Certification: Diplomas may be school- or student-certified. Transcripts may be school-certified only. A Connecticut notary may not make a certified copy of a school transcript or diploma.
Student record documents to be used in another country must be prepared for use in all of the following ways:
(1) The documents must be certified and signed with an original signature by an appropriate school official (or by the student, in the case of diplomas only)
(2) The signature of the school official (or student, in the case of diplomas only) must be properly notarized by a Connecticut notary public
(3) The notary must type or print a jurat statement on the document, near the school official's signature.
Sample Connecticut Jurat:
(for sworn statements, affidavits, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Certification by the student: Only the student who has the original diploma in his/her possession, or the school that issued the diploma can certify that a copy of a diploma is a true copy of the diploma issued to the student. A Connecticut notary may not make a certified copy of a school diploma.
Below is a sample sworn statement by document custodian with the notarial jurat.
Copy certification by document custodian:
(for copies of diplomas, passports, IDs, etc.)
I, ( Name of Custodian of Original Document ), hereby swear (or affirm) that the attached copy of ( Description of attached document, title, or type of document ) is a true and accurate copy of a document in my possession.
_____________________________________ (signature)
_____________________________________ (Print Name)
_____________________________________ (date)
Email a copy of the notarized diploma/transcript for a free document evaluation.
If you are not able to get the document notarized by a Connecticut notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the notarized diploma / transcript to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Passports, IDs
Connecticut apostille requirements for copies of passports and IDs
To be eligible for a Connecticut apostille, a copy of your passport or ID needs to be properly notarized by a Connecticut notary public.
Option 1:
- Make a photocopy of your document.
- On the copy, write the following statement:
"I, [your full name], hereby confirm that this is a true, correct, and complete photocopy of my original [describe the document]."
Date: [insert date]
- Sign this statement in the presence of a notary public.
- Ensure the notary includes a proper notarial certificate - Jurat.
- Submit the document for an apostille along with the Order Form by mail.
Copy certification by document custodian:
(for copies of diplomas, passports, IDs, etc.)
I, ( Name of Custodian of Original Document ), hereby swear (or affirm) that the attached copy of ( Description of attached document, title, or type of document ) is a true and accurate copy of a document in my possession.
_____________________________________ (signature)
_____________________________________ (Print Name)
_____________________________________ (date)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Option 2:
In the State of Connecticut, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Connecticut notary public and request a "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Sample Connecticut Copy Certification by notary:
If you are not able to get a copy of your passport / ID notarized by a Connecticut notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the notarized document along with the Order form by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
Driving records
Connecticut apostille requirements for driving records
To be eligible for a Connecticut apostille, a driving record should be a certified copy issued by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Electronically certified copies are eligible for apostilles.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
You can request certified copies of a driving history, sometimes referred to as an “abstract” or “driving record,” from the DMV: Request a Driving Record at the DMV | CT.gov
Your driving history, or driving record, includes information about you as a driver, such as:
- Any convictions of moving violations
- Any points against your license
- Any other convictions as mandated by law
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Email a copy of an electronically certified driving record and the Order form or send it by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
Background checks
Connecticut apostille requirements for background checks
To be eligible for a Connecticut apostille, a background check a notarized Letter of Good Conduct issued by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police.
For a federal background check contact the FBI: Rap Sheets (Identity History Summary Checks) - FBI and then send (email) the FBI background check to us for an FBI apostille.
Where to get a notarized copy eligible for an apostille?
Contact the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police: dps-181-c_letter_of_good_conduct_with_instructions_rev_12-01-17.pdf
You will need to submit fingerprints along with the application form.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the original notarized Letter of Good Conduct and the Order form by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
FBI background checks
It is a federal document!
The states do not issue apostilles for FBI background checks. FBI background check (also called Identity History Summary) is a federal document, therefore it has to be apostilled on the federal level. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
This document does not need to be notarized.
How to get your criminal background check from the FBI?
The FBI offers two methods for requesting you criminal background check (Identity History Summary Check)
Option 1: Submit your request directly to the FBI
Option 2: Submit to an FBI-approved Channeler. Note that FBI-approved Channelers may only process requests for a U.S. person (an individual who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident)
If you have the FBI back ground check, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a federal (FBI) apostille
Email the PDF file or send the hard copy of the FBI background check by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
IRS Forms 6166 (double taxation)
It is a federal document!
Form 6166 (U.S. Residency certification) is a letter printed on the U.S. Department of Treasury stationery certifying that an individual was/is a resident of the United States for the 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.
The states do not issue apostilles for Form 6166. It is a federal document, therefore it requires a federal apostille. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Please note that this document does not need to be notarized.
How to get Form 6166 from the IRS?
Order Form 6166 with an apostille or embassy legalization ONLINE.
If you have the original Form 6166, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a federal apostille
Send the original Form 6166 by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
Articles of incorporation, organization, certificate of incorporation
Connecticut apostille requirements for Articles of Incorporation / Organization
The Connecticut Articles of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization for LLCs) is the official document filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State to establish your business as a legal entity. While it confirms your company’s formation, it does not reflect current status - for that, you’ll need a Certificate of Good Standing (Existence, Status).
For apostille or legalization purpuses, you must submit a certified copy issued by the Connecticut Secretary of State. Notarized copies are not accepted. Electronically certified copies are eligible for apostilles.
Usually, getting an apostille for incorporation documents involves two steps - first, getting the document, then submitting it for an apostille.The process can be confusing. While corporate agents only get documents and apostille companies only process apostilles, we handle both. We can get articles of incorporation and/or a certificate of good standing with an apostille, making everything fast and easy for you.
Order online a certified copy of your company's Connecticut Articles of Incorporation / Organization and/or a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing with a Hague apostille(s). The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325 per document, processing time: 2-3 weeks.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
If you have a certified copy and our free document evaluation confirmed that it is eligible for an apostille email /send by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Certificate of good standing /certificate of status
Connecticut apostille requirements for Certificates of Good Standing (Status)
The purpose of the apostilled Certificate of Good Standing (Certificate of Status) is to prove to foreign governments that your Connecticut corporation or LLC was formed and is in good standing with the State of Connecticut and is authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut.
A Certificate of Good Standing doesn’t expire, but if the entity’s status changes then the Certificate is no longer valid. The Certificate reflects the status of the record at the time the Certificate was created.
Connecticut Certificates of Good Standing ordered online are eligible for apostilles. Just email the PDF file to us. Notarized copies are not accepted.
Usually, getting an apostille for Certificates of Good Standing (Status) involves two steps - first, getting the document, then submitting it for an apostille.The process can be confusing. While corporate agents only get documents and apostille companies only process apostilles, we handle both. We can get your company's Certificate of Status with an apostille, making everything fast and easy for you.
Order online a certified copy of your company's Connecticut Articles of Incorporation / Organization and/or a Conncticut Certificate of Good Standing (Status) with a Hague apostille(s). The price for the retrieval and an apostille is $325 per document, processing time: 2-3 weeks.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Connecticut apostille
If you have the Certificate of Good Standing and our free document evaluation confirmed that it is eligible for an apostille email /send by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Corporate by-laws, LLC operating agreements
Connecticut apostille requirements for copies of Bylaws and Operating agreements
The original Bylaws or Operating Agreement is kept as part of the company’s internal records.
Option 1:
To obtain an apostille for a copy of the Bylaws or Operating Agreement, a corporate officer must complete an affidavit confirming that the attached copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document (Sample affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer and properly notarized by a Connecticut notary public.
Connecticut has strict notarization rules: notaries must provide a full notarial certificate - simply signing and stamping the document is not enough.
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a corporation):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a limited liability company):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Option 2:
In the State of Connecticut, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Connecticut notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Sample Connecticut Copy Certification by notary:
If you are not able to get the bylaws / operating agreement notarized by a Connecticut notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send a copy of the bylaws / operating agreement and the original notarized affidavit along with the Order form by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
Corporate powers of attorney, authorizations
Connecticut apostille requirements for corporate powers of attorney
To qualify for apostilles, corporate powers of attorney must be correctly notarized by a Connecticut notary public and include an corporate acknowledgment statement.
Documents that only have the notary’s signature and stamp, without the required notarial wording, will not be accepted.
While the power of attorney itself can be in a foreign language, the notarial certificate must be in English.
Sample Connecticut acknowledgment forms (for a corporation and llc):
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a corporation):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a limited liability company):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the original notarized Power of Attorney to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
Corporate resolutions, minutes
Connecticut apostille requirements for copies of company Resolutions and Minutes
As a rule, the original company Resolutions and Minutes are kept as part of the company’s internal records.
Option 1:
To obtain an apostille for a copy of a Resolution or Minutes, a company officer must complete an affidavit confirming that the attached copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document (Sample affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer (original signature in ink) and properly notarized by a Connecticut notary public.
Connecticut has strict notarization rules: notaries must provide a full notarial certificate - simply signing and stamping the document is not enough.
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a corporation):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a limited liability company):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Option 2:
In the State of Connecticut, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Connecticut notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Sample Connecticut Copy Certification by notary:
If you are not able to get a copy of the Resolution / Minutes notarized by a Connecticut notary, we can have a copy of the document notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send a copy of the company Resolutions/ Minutes and the original notarized affidavit along with the Order form by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
Corporate stock ledgers and share certificates
Connecticut apostille requirements for copies of corporate Stock Ledger and Share Certificates
The original corporate Stock Ledger and Share Certificates are kept as part of the company’s internal records.
Option 1:
To obtain an apostille for a copy of a corporate Stock Ledger and/or Share Certificates, a company officer must complete an affidavit confirming that the attached copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document(s) (Sample affidavit form). This affidavit must be signed by a company officer (original signature in ink) and properly notarized by a Connecticut notary public.
Connecticut has strict notarization rules: notaries must provide a full notarial certificate - simply signing and stamping the document is not enough.
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a corporation):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Option 2:
In the State of Connecticut, notaries are authorized by law to certify copies of documents.
- Bring the original document to any Connecticut notary public and request an "attested copy" or "copy certification".
- Confirm that the notary includes a proper copy certification statement, which should be in a form similar to the following:
Sample Connecticut Copy Certification by notary:
If you are not able to get a copy of corporate Stock Ledger and/or Share Certificates notarized by a Connecticut notary, we can have copies of the document(s) notarized and apostilled in Washington DC. Order a DC apostille online.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send a copy of the corporate Stock Ledger and/or Share Certificates and the original notarized affidavit along with the Order form by mail for a Connecticut apostille.
Certificates of Incumbency
Connecticut apostille requirements for corporate Certificates of Incumbency
To qualify for apostilles, corporate Certificates of Incumbency must be properly notarized by a Connecticut notary public and include an corporate/llc acknowledgment statement.
Documents that only have the notary’s signature and stamp, without the required notarial wording, will not be accepted.
While the Certificate of Incumbency itself can be in a foreign language, the notarial certificate must be in English.
Sample Connecticut acknowledgment forms (for a corporation and llc):
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a corporation):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Sample Connecticut Acknowledgment (by a limited liability company):
(for corporate powers of attorney, authorizations, statements, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Remotely/electronically notarized documents: are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
If multiple individuals are signing the document, the notary should notarize each signature.
Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal, or rubber stamp. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut".
When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp.
Get a Connecticut apostille
Send the original notarized Certificate of Incumbency to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Connecticut apostille.
IRS Forms 6166, tax documents
It is a federal document!
Form 6166 (U.S. Residency certification) is a letter printed on the U.S. Department of Treasury stationery certifying that a company was/is a resident of the United States for the 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.
The states do not issue apostilles for Form 6166. It is a federal document, therefore it requires a federal apostille. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Please note that this document does not need to be notarized.
How to get Form 6166 from the IRS?
Order Form 6166 with an apostille or embassy legalizatioN ONLINE
If you have the original Form 6166, email it for a free document evaluation
Get a federal apostille
Send the original Form 6166 by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
Certificates to Foreign Government, documents issued by U.S. federal agencies
It is a federal document!
If your company is exporting products to a foreign country, the destination country government will request a Certificate to Foreign Government which will guarantee that the product is in compliance with U.S. laws and U.S. regulations.
The states do not issue apostilles for federal documents. These documents requre federal apostilles issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Please note that these documents do not need to be notarized.
Get a federal apostille
Email an electronically certified document or send the original document by mail along with the Order Form for a federal apostille.
Acceptable document signers and certifiers:
Town Clerks and their duly appointed deputies and assistants local Registrars of Vital Statistics and their duly appointed deputies and assistants CT Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Health and Addiction Services CT Registrar and Deputy Registrar of Vital Records Clerks, Deputy Clerks, and Assistant Clerks of CT Superior Court Judges of the Superior Court and Probate Court (not clerks of the Probate Court!) Justices of Peace Commissioners of Deeds for the State of Connecticut CT Secretary of StateCopy certification by notaries public: allowed with restrictions. Copy Certification by Document Custodian: allowed.
Documents in foreign languages: Accepted. The notarial statement must be in English.
Remotely notarized documents: not acceptable for apostilles. Connecticut Secretary of State requires original ink signatures of both the signer and the notary.
Electronically notarized documents: not acceptable for apostilles. Connecticut Secretary of State requires original ink signatures of both the signer and the notary.
Connecticut Articles of Incorporation / Organization: certified copies ordered online are eligible for apostilles. Just email the PDF files to us.
Apostille verification: not available.
Can a remotely notarized Power of Attorney (POA) be apostilled in Connecticut?
No. Remotely/electronically notarized documents are not acceptable for apostilles. To receive an apostille from the Secretary of the State in Connecticut the document in question must be signed in ink by both parties.
Does the State of Connecticut issue electronic apostilles?
No. The State of Connecticut issues paper apostilles only.
Are Connecticut apostilles issued for documents in foreign languages?
Yes. But the notarial statement must be in English.
Can a Connecticut apostille be verified?
No. But you can email the Connecticut Secretary of State with a question if the apostille you have is authentic:
Can a CT apostille be rejected by a foreign country because it is not ribboned to the document?
According to the brochure issued by the Hague Convention (which clarifies many issues pertaining to apostilles), "failure to affix an Apostille to the public document in a particular manner is not a basis for refusing the Apostille".
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I needed a new marriage certified from the City of New York, and have it apostilled. Amazing service! Quick and reliable! Highly recommend it!
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Not me / Matthew / Google review Feb.2025
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Outstanding service...
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They processed my request to apostile documents from Wyoming and delivered them on time. 100% recommended!
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Thank you for your professional work, Elena! We have got our apostille recently and we are so happy that we had such easy going and positive experience, I thought before that the word “apostille” it must be complicated for sure, but your approach and wonderful work has completely changed my opinion:)
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Excelente
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Fast dependable company. NYC document sent and received at my door in a week. Thanks for your help.
I was under pressure to meet strict deadlines...
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I would give 10 stars if I could!
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I was nervous I sent my forms to a place I didn't know...
Eve L., Orlando, FL / Yelp review
So I just got back from the Dominican Republic where I got married! Anyways I live in Orlando Florida and was born in NYC... since I decided to get married in my spouses country I needed my birth certificate to be apostilled, I had my original birth certificate from 1995 in mint condition... NYC was requiring a letter of authentication and that I ordered a new birth certificate. That would have not been a problem if I wasn't short on time. I contacted foreign documents express and Elena assisted me with every question I had. She advised if my birth certificate was original she can have that one apostilled... I went with my gut instinct and I Fed ex the document to her 2 day on Friday November 17 (weekends don't count) and she got it on Monday November 20th... I was nervous I sent my forms to a place I didn't know , I didn't know if this was legit long story short on November 22, 2017 Elena emailed me advising my document was successfully apostilled and was on its way back to me via Fed ex 2 day shipping....Amazing considering it was thanksgiving week and I was flying out of the country shortly.
For my wedding on December 3rd. This was the best $125.00 I have ever spent. Elena was super patient with me and all my questions and remained very professional. I'm back and my wedding was perfect and the fact that all my paperwork was in order was one less thing I had to worry about. If I ever need this service for what ever it is I will trust it no questions asked!!!!! If you need your document apostilled for what ever reason please don't hesitate with doing business with Foreign Documents Express... I am One that leaves detailed reviews as we as humans love to complain about the negative but never take a moment to applaud excellence. Thank you Foreign Documents Express for helping me and thank you Elena for answering all my questions it felt good that even though you been doing this for years you didn't treat me like I had also, you are awesome. Just know your one of the few that made my special day come true and Foreign Documents Express is lucky to have you representing it!!!!
A number of times they were able to catch mistakes I had made in my request that would have caused problems in the other countries.
Michael Flink / LinkedIn review
I have needed quite a few documents legalized over the past few years to use in other countries. I have found this company to be extremely knowledgable and very fast at getting the work done correctly. A number of times they were able to catch mistakes I had made in my request that would have caused problems in the other countries. I would recommend Foreign Documents Express.
You are in good hands.
Cecilia Morozov / Google review
Well...where do I start? I could write a story!
This company is so professional and Elena is just to good at her job. In all honesty, I was a bit sceptical about this, so if you feel the same, please don't worry , these people know exactly what they are doing, you are in good hands.
I live in England, but I am married and divorced in The United States, and to make it even more interesting, I am a Romanian citizen, so I had to have my documents retrieved from the court that proclaimed my divorce in the states (a new legalized copy was needed for the apostille) and then I had to have it apostilled.
It all seamed impossible, until I have surfed the web and found Elena and Foreign Documents Express .
They literally took care off everything, and within 6 weeks I had my documents delivered via FedEx , right on my door steps.
If you think it's pricey , well, it is not! I have saved so much personal time and travel time, I wouldn't of known where to start.
And only to mention, I have been in touch with other companies of such in the states, but they couldn't deliver what Foreign Documents Express was able to .
It is a bit of a shame that people don't leave more reviews, this company deserves good advertisement!
Simply amazing!
Julia Fagá Alves / Google review
Simply amazing! Elena made what I thought impossible, possible.
Prezzi molto onesti.
Janet Calì / Google review
Di solito non lascio recensioni ma questo servizio merita assolutamente le 5 stelle, davvero efficiente, mi sono trovata benissimo. Elena è molto disponibile, precisa e amichevole, pronta ad aiutare il cliente per qualsiasi informazione. Prezzi molto onesti. Consiglio fortemente questo servizio per chi ne necessita, grazie Elena!
Quick response and very fast service
Andres Ortiz / Google review
Absolute star! Quick response and very fast service in getting us an apostille for a marriage certificate. Trustable and clear all along the way, cannot recommend these guys any higher.
This is an excellent service, highly efficient, which keeps its word.
Martine Ronsac / Google review
This is an excellent service, highly efficient, which keeps its word. In view of an international marriage to be celebrated in France, my fiancé and I required an apostille for his NYC birth certificate. Foreign Documents Express replied forthwith to my request with a clear time frame for procurement. They also kept us informed throughout as to the progress of the procedure. And then they delivered, right on time. Who, as they say in the trade, could ask for anything more ?
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Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
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I highly recommend their services. Elena is fast, quick response and price is very reasonable.
I recommend this company highly, without reservation!
Oscar Jaeger /Google review
I needed to get an apostille for the death certificate of my client's father and Foreign Documents Express was able to obtain one practically overnight. The fee for their service was very reasonable. In addition, Elena was conscientious and courteous: after mailing the apostilled document to me and tracking it and learning that it had been left at my front door, she even wrote to me to make sure that I had actually received it. I recommend this company highly, without reservation!
Super fast and super efficient service.
Karan Gupta Consulting /Google review
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FDE provided excellent service
william Emanuel /Google review
FDE provided excellent service when I needed my documents authenticated at the Chinese consulate.
