New Jersey apostilles for copies of passports, IDs
Need to apostille a copy of your passport for international use?
If you need to present a copy of your passport or ID abroad, it must first be notarized and then authenticated with a New Jersey apostille for recognition in Hague Convention countries.
We handle apostilles for notarized passport copies, IDs, consent letters, and other personal documents—quickly and correctly. Our team reviews the notarization and secures the apostille from the New Jersey Secretary of State, making the process smooth and reliable.
Get your passport apostille handled with care and accuracy—start today with trusted experts!
How to prepare a copy of your passport, your NJ driver license or ID for an apostille?
If you need to submit a copy of your passport or ID overseas, a New Jersey apostille ensures the document is legally recognized in Hague Convention countries. A notarized copy of your passport or ID must be authenticated by the New Jersey Secretary of State before it can be accepted abroad. How to prepare a copy for an apostille?
Option 1:
Make a copy of your document.
On the copy write:
Sign in front of a notary public, make sure the notary includes a proper notarial statement (jurat) If there is no notarial statement on the document (just the signature and the stamp), the document will be rejected!
To be eligible for an apostille / legalization, your signature and the signature of the notary public on the document must be original.
Option 2:
In the State of New Jersey the notaries are allowed by law to attest to copies of the documents.
Take the original document to any New Jersey notary and ask for an "attested copy"
Check if the notary has included a proper copy certification statement:
Remotely notarized documents are not eligible for apostilles.
The State of New Jersey does not apostille documents where the notary's license has expired. Active notaries only.
Option 3:
If you are not able to get your document notarized by a New Jersey notary, we will be able to have a copy of your document notarized and apostilled in Washington, DC. Just email a copy of your passport / ID to us.
Step 1: Email a copy of your notarized document or a free evaluation
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free document evaluation. We will check if the notary who notarized your document is active and if the document has been notarized properly.
Step 2: Get a New Jersey apostille
Send the original notarized document 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.
