New York apostilles for notarized affidavits, consents, letters, etc.
Apostilles for notarized New York documents made easy.
Need to use a notarized letter, consent, statement, or affidavit overseas? Whether for legal matters, property, business, study, travel, or immigration, your New York notarized document must have an apostille to be accepted abroad.
We’ll make it simple—verifying proper notarization and completing all county and state steps to secure your apostille quickly and accurately.
Fast, reliable, and stress-free—let us prepare your New York document for international use.
Have multiple documents from different states? No need to search each state.New York apostille requirements for notarized affidavits, consents, letters, etc.
Need to present a statement, affidavit, consent, or other notarized document abroad? A New York apostille makes the document legally recognized in foreign countries.
Here’s what you need to know:
Documents can be originally notarized or signed electronically/remotely.Every document must include a date.If multiple people sign, the notary must clearly indicate whose signature is notarized.No corrections or blanks are allowed.All signatures must be properly notarized by a New York notary.Documents may be in a foreign language, but the notary’s statement must be in English.
We recommend that you email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation. We will advise if the document has been notarized properly, if the notary is active, and if the document is eligible for an apostille / legalization.
What does a "proper notarization" mean?
Please note that for apostille purposes the contents of the document is not important. What is important is the way the document is notarized. We will check if the notary public who notarized your power of attoney, authorization, affidavit or consent is active (in good standing) and whether the document was notarized properly.
Make sure the notary follows the requirements:
The signature of the notary public must exactly match the sample signature filed with the office of the County Clerk in the county where the notary public is qualified. This is important because if the notary's signature on the document does not match the sample signature on file with the County Clerk's office, the document will be rejected.
The notary's stamp must indicate the notary's name, license number, the name of the county where the notary is qualified, and the expiration date of the notary's license. If the notary does not have an ink stamp, the above information must be printed or typed in black ink.
Depending on the type of document, the notary must include either Certificate of acknowledgment (for powers of attorney, consents, statements, letters, etc) or a Jurat (for affidavits, sworn statements) basically of the following form:
New York Certificate of Acknowledgment:
(for personal and corporate powers of attorney, letters, consents, copies of diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
State of New York )
County of _________ )
On the . . . . . . day of . . . . . . in the year 20 . . . . before me, the undersigned, personally appeared . . . . . ., personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies),
_______________ [Notary stamp]
Notary Signature
New York Jurat:
(for affidavits and sworn statements)
State of New York )
County of _________ )
Sworn to and subscribed before me this . . . . . . day of . . . . . . in the year 20 . . by ...... (name of the signer(s)).
_______________ [Notary stamp]
Notary Signature
There are specific requirements for remotely notarized documents. . Read more about the apostille requirements for notarized documents (including the requirements for remote notarization) in the State of New York....
Get a New York apostille
Send the original notarized document and 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.
Are electronically notarized documents eligible for apostilles?
Yes, provided the notary follows the requirements for remotely notarized documents and attaches the original Certificate of Authenticity. Read more about the apostille requirements for notarized documents (including the requirements for remote notarization) in the State of New York....
Is it possible to check if the notary public who notarized the document is in good standing?
Yes. Here is the link to the website of the New York Secretary of State where you can check the notary (external link).
Can a notarized document be in a foreign language? Or is the translation required?
The document can be in a foreign language. The notary's statement (acknowledgment or jurat) must be in English.
