Connecticut Apostille Service - CT Secretary of State

Fast apostille for birth certificates, FBI background checks, diplomas, marriage certificates, and power of attorney. Mobile pickup available. Serving Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford. Call 860-518-5498.

Apostille Near You - Same Day Filing Available

Serving Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford, New Haven, Norwalk, Danbury, and all of Connecticut. We handle CT Secretary of State authentication for Hague Convention countries.

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate issued by the Connecticut Secretary of State that authenticates documents for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. If you're using a U.S. document abroad for work, school, marriage, or legal matters in Spain, Italy, Mexico, or 120+ countries, you need an apostille. Authentication is required for non-Hague countries.

Documents We Apostille

Birth Certificate Apostille

CT vital records apostille for dual citizenship, marriage abroad, or immigration. We handle certified copies from Bridgeport, Waterbury, or any CT town for use in Spain, Italy, Mexico, and all Hague countries.

FBI Background Check Apostille

Federal apostille for FBI reports required for work visas, residency, and teaching abroad. We expedite through the US Department of State. Processing takes 5-7 weeks.

Diploma & Transcript Apostille

University degrees, transcripts, and school records apostille for study or work abroad. We notarize + apostille for Hague Convention countries. Must be notarized or issued by the school registrar.

Power of Attorney Apostille

Notarize + apostille your POA, single status affidavits, and other legal documents for use overseas. We handle the full process: mobile notary, CT Secretary of State filing, and return shipping.

Hague Apostille Convention Countries

We obtain Connecticut Secretary of State apostilles valid in all 124+ Hague Convention countries. Same-day filing available for documents going to:

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK

Americas: Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Asia/Oceania: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey

Other: Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, and 60+ more

Non-Hague countries? UAE, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand need embassy legalization. We handle full legalization chains too. Call 860-518-5498 to confirm your country’s requirements.

How Our Apostille Process Works

1. Review: We review your document to confirm it’s eligible and properly prepared for the CT Secretary of State.

2. Notarization: If required, we provide mobile notary service to notarize your document first. We travel to you in Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford, and surrounding areas.

3. State Filing: We submit your documents to the Connecticut Secretary of State in Hartford for apostille. Same-day filing available if submitted before 8:30am.

4. Delivery: We return your apostilled documents to you by mail or in-person pickup. Expedited options available.

Contact Us

Connecticut Apostille FAQ

How much does an apostille cost in CT?

CT Secretary of State fee is $40 per document. Our service fee starts at $XXX including mobile pickup, filing, and return shipping in Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford. FBI apostilles have separate US Dept of State fees. Call 860-518-5498 for exact quote.

What’s the difference: apostille vs authentication?

Apostille is for Hague Convention countries like Spain, Mexico, Italy. Authentication is for non-Hague countries and requires US Dept of State + embassy legalization. We handle both and can advise you.

Can you apostille my marriage certificate for Spain?

Yes. We apostille CT marriage certificates, birth certificates, divorce decrees, and diplomas for Spain, Italy, Mexico, and 120+ Hague countries. Mobile pickup available.

Do you offer same-day apostille service?

Yes for CT documents if submitted to Hartford before 8:30am. Standard processing is 5-7 business days. FBI apostilles take 5-7 weeks through US Department of State. We offer mobile pickup in Fairfield & New Haven County to meet deadlines.

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