New York divorce apostille
New York Apostilles for New York Divorce Judgments & Certificates
Planning to use your New York divorce records overseas? Whether it’s a Divorce Judgment or Divorce Certificate, you’ll need an apostille to make it officially valid in Hague Convention countries.
We’ll take care of everything for you—checking your documents, handling any county authentication if required, and securing your apostille quickly and accurately.
Simple, fast, and stress-free—let us get your New York divorce records ready for international use so you don’t have to worry about the details.
Have multiple documents from different states? No need to search each state.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
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