Divorce apostille
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Obtaining an apostille for divorce documents in the United States can involve different steps depending on the type of record, such as divorce judgments or divorce certificates. Each state has its own procedures, issuing authorities, and requirements for authenticating these documents. The process may vary based on the court that issued the judgment or the agency that provided the certificate. This page offers a detailed, state-by-state guide to apostille requirements for all types of divorce records, helping you understand what’s needed and complete the process efficiently.
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Arizona
Arizona apostille requirements for divorce documents
Divorce judgments in Arizona must be issued and certified by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was registered.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
Divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerks of the Superior Court in the counties where the events were registered.
Divorce records are unrestricted (public) in the State of Arizona.
We can assist you in obtaining a certified copy of your Arizona divorce certificate or divorce judgment, and having it apostilled. ORDER ONLINE.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arizona apostille
Send the original certified copy of your divorce judgment by mail for an Arizona apostille.
In the State of Arizona, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Arizona Secretary of State and has a Great Seal of the State of Arizona. Arizona apostilles are issued in English/French/Spanish.
Arizona 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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Arkansas
Arkansas apostille requirements for divorce judgments
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas divorce record must be either a certified copy of the divorce judgment issued by the county where the divorce was finalized or a divorce certificate issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office.
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
If you need a copy of the original divorce decree or judgment, contact the county clerk's office in the county where the divorce was finalized.
You can also obtain certified copies of divorce certificates from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division: Order Divorce Records - Arkansas Department of Health.
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that divorce records are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the divorce record:
- Individual age 16 and older (if named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the birth certificate)
- Children
- Grandchild
- Maternal grandparents
We can obtain a certified copy of the divorce certificate if you fill out the Authorization form and email it ot us along with a copy of your ID.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arkansas apostille
Send the divorce judgment or the divorce certificate and the Order form by mail for an Arkansas apostille.
In the State of Arkansas, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the Secretary of State. Each apostille has the name of the country the document is intended for.
Arkansas 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.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
California
California apostille requirements for divorce records
There are two types of California divorce records acceptable for apostilles:
Actual divorce judgments and decrees: To be eligible for California apostilles these documents need to be certified copies obtained from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce took place.
Certificates of Record: California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains divorce records for 1962 through June 1984. These records consist only of the face sheet of the divorce action – not the actual divorce decree. CDPH-VR is only able to provide you with a Certificate of Record, which includes the names of the parties, filing date, county, and case number of the divorce.
Old documents are acceptable (in most cases). However, check with the receiving foreign agency if they will accept an old document. Many foreign agencies require that the document is recently issued.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of a divorce judgment, contact the Superior Court in the county where the divorce took place.
For a Certificate of Record (1962 through June 1984), contact the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR): Vital Records Obtaining Certified Copies of Divorce Records
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a California apostille
If your document is eligible, send the original divorce record to us by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining an apostille.
In the State of California, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by staples. It is signed by the California Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the Office of the Secretary of State. California apostilles are issued in English/French/Spanish.
California 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.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
Colorado
Colorado apostille requirements for divorce records
To qualify for a Colorado apostille, your divorce judgment must be a certified copy issued by the district court in the county where the divorce was finalized.
Notarized copies are not accepted for apostille purposes.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of the divorce judgment, contact the district court in the county where the divorce was finalized: Trial Courts by County | Colorado Judicial Branch
Colorado is a closed record state, meaning divorce records are not public records and access is limited to authorized individuals.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get a Colorado 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 Colorado apostille.
In the State of Colorado, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by staples. It is signed by the Secretary of the State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the State of Colorado. Colorado apostilles are issued in English/Spanish/French.
As of April 2, 2018, the Secretary of State issues a combined single certificate of authentication. In countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the certificate serves as an apostille.
Colorado apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 10 bus. days + 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.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
Connecticut
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.
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.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
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New Jersey
New Jersey apostille requirements for divorce records
In the State of New Jersey divorce judgments are issued by the court in the county where the divorce was registered.
If the divorce judgment is signed by a Judge of the Superior Court, most likely it will be eligible for an apostille.
Certified copies of the divorce judgments can also be signed by the Clerk of the Superior Court or Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court. These documents are also eligible.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To order a certified copy of a New Jersey divorce judgment, you need to contact the Court in the county where the divorce was finalized. You can do this in person, by mail, or potentially online, depending on the county.
If you have a certified copy of your divorce judgment, email a copy for a free document evaluation. We will check if the signature of the court official is on file with the NJ Secretary of State and will advise if your document is acceptable for an apostille / legalization.
Get a New Jersey apostille
After we determine that your document is eligible, send the certified copy of the divorce judgment by mail along with the Order Form and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a New Jersey apostille.
In the State of New Jersey, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by two staples. It is signed by the New Jersey State Treasurer (facsimile signature) and has the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 6-7 bus. days + 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.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
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New York
New York apostille requirements for divorce records
There are two (2) types of divorce records in the State of New York.
Divorce decree. This document is prepared by the court. It details the terms and conditions of the divorce. It is signed by the judge and filed with the County Clerk, usually in the County where the plaintiff resided. If the divorce was granted before January 1, 1963, the divorce decree is the only type of document available. A copy of the divorce judgment must be certified by the county clerk before it is submitted for an apostille. In many cases, we will be able to obtain a certified copy of your divorce judgment. Please contact us.
The requirements (eligible signatures, years of issue, etc.) vary greatly from county to county.
We recommend that you email a copy of your document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document is eligible for an apostille / legalization.
Divorce Certificate. This document contains basic information about the spouses, and the date and place the marriage ended. It is filed with the New York State Department of Health for divorces granted on or after January 1, 1963.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To get a certified copy of a New York divorce judgment, contact the County Clerk's office in the county where the divorce was granted, as they hold the divorce judgment file. Alternatively, you can obtain a divorce certificate (different from the judgment) from the New York State Department of Health for divorces occurring in 1963 or later.
If you have a copy of the divorce judgment or divorce certificate, email for a free document evaluation.
Get a New York apostille
Send the certified copy of the divorce judgment or the original Divorce certificate along with the Order Form by mail and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a New York apostille.
In the State of New York, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by an eyelet. It is signed by a Deputy Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has a blue Seal of the Department of State of the State of New York.
New York apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 5 bus. days + 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.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
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