New York Apostille Service
New York apostilles are issued by the Division of Licensing Services of the New York Department of State, in Albany and New York City. The state fee is $10 per document. Walk-in service is same day for up to 10 documents; no mail timeline is published.
| Issuing office | New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services |
|---|---|
| Where to send | PO Box 22001, Albany, NY 12201-2001 (walk-in: 99 Washington Ave, Albany, or 123 William St, New York City) |
| State fee | $10 per document |
| Mail processing | The state does not publish a mail processing time |
| In person | Same day, up to 10 documents per customer |
| How to submit | By mail or walk-in, with form DOS-1917-f |
| Our service fee | $195 per document, plus the state fee |
Fees checked October 2026 against the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
Apostille Request Form
How long does an apostille take in New York?
Mail requests: the state does not publish a mail processing time. In-person requests: same day, up to 10 documents per customer.
Allow extra time for shipping in both directions. A missing certification or the wrong type of copy sends a document back and restarts the clock, so we check yours before it is submitted.
An FBI background check is federal, not a New York document. It goes to the U.S. Department of State, where regular processing takes 7 to 8 weeks. We offer an expedited FBI apostille in 10 business days.
How much does a New York apostille cost?
The state fee is $10 per document, charged by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Our service fee is $195 per document, which covers document review, submission to the state and return of your originals. Processing time is 10 business days, depending on state delays. Shipping and translation are quoted separately.
How to get an apostille in New York: step by step
- For notarized documents, get County Clerk certification of the notary signature first.
- For New York City birth or death certificates, get a Letter of Exemplification, then certification from the New York County Clerk.
- Complete form DOS-1917-f.
- Mail to PO Box 22001, Albany, NY 12201-2001, or walk in at 99 Washington Ave, Albany, or 123 William St, New York City.
What to watch for with New York documents
- The County Clerk step is mandatory and is the main cause of rejection.
- State Health Department records signed by the Director of Vital Statistics can go direct.
- School records need the school official, a notary and the County Clerk.
Personal documents
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Divorce decrees and judgment
- Naturalization Certificate
- Adoption dossier
- Copy of passport
- Copy of drivers license
- Deeds and wills
- Single status affidavit
- Car or automobile title
- Travel authorization
- State police record
- FBI background record
- No Record Of Marriage
- Apostille Agreement
Corporate documents
- Certificates of incorporation
- Certificates of good standing
- Certificates of origin
- Trademarks/patents
- Business power of attorney
- FDA certificates
- Invoices and free sale certificates
- Department of the Treasury (Form 6166)
- Foreign government certificate CFG
Academic documents
- University/college diploma or transcripts
- High School diplomas or transcripts
- Attendance Certificates
Along with the request form, you’ll need to mail in your original document or certified copy. Make sure to include a self-addressed and stamped return envelope so they can mail your document back once it’s been apostilled. Apostille authentication recommends using tracked mail both ways to ensure safe delivery.
This apostilled document can then be presented along with your original document to authorities overseas as proof that it is valid and came from a genuine source.
How we help with your New York apostille
You can file a New York apostille yourself with the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Many people use us because a rejected document costs more time than the fee.
- We check your document first. Send a photo or scan. We confirm it is the right version, signed by the right official, before anything is submitted.
- We fix what is missing. If your document needs notarizing, a new certified copy, or a county or court certification, we arrange it.
- We submit and collect. We send your documents to the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services in Albany and return the apostilled originals by tracked courier, in the US or abroad.
- We handle the federal side too. FBI background checks and other federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State, not the state. We do both.
- You can talk to a person. Call (971) 514-3743 or request a video consultation.
Our fee: $195 per document, plus the New York state fee ($10 per document). 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
You can also mail your documents to us from anywhere, or visit our offices in Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Vancouver, Herndon and Houston.
Do you need a translation?
An apostille confirms the signature on your document. It does not translate it. If the country you are sending it to does not use English, the receiving office will usually ask for a certified translation as well.
We provide certified translation, so your New York document can be apostilled and translated in one order. Each translation comes with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Order matters. Some countries want the translation done after the apostille so the apostille page is translated too; others have their own translator requirements. Tell us the country and we will confirm the correct order before you pay. Contact us for a translation quote.
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New York apostille FAQ
How much does a New York apostille cost?
The state fee is $10 per document, charged by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Our service fee is $195 per document, plus the state fee.
How long does a New York apostille take?
Mail requests: the state does not publish a mail processing time. In-person requests: same day, up to 10 documents per customer.
Where do I get a New York apostille?
New York apostilles are issued by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services in Albany.
Can New York apostille my FBI background check?
No. FBI background checks are federal and are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. We handle that for $195 with regular processing in 7 to 8 weeks, or $390 expedited in 10 business days.
Do I need an apostille or an authentication?
Countries in the Hague Apostille Convention accept an apostille. Other countries need an authentication followed by embassy legalization. Tell us the country and we will confirm which applies.
Can you apostille a New York document if I live outside New York?
Yes. Mail us the document from anywhere in the world and we return it by tracked courier.
Source: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Last checked October 2026.