Apostille Services – Legalize Your Documents for Use Abroad
Need your documents accepted abroad? Notary 24 Hours Inc. makes the apostille process fast, secure, and hassle-free — from birth certificates to power of attorney — all compliant with The Hague Convention.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is an official certificate that verifies the authenticity of signatures, seals, or stamps on public documents so that they are valid overseas in countries that are party to the Hague Convention of 1961. If the country you need the document for is not a Hague member, we also provide Embassy Legalization services.
Documents That Can Be Apostilled
We can apostille many kinds of documents, including but not limited to
Birth / Marriage / Death Certificates
Diplomas, Degrees, Certifications
Diplomas, Transcripts, Academic Records
Federal Documents, Background Checks (e.g. FBI)
Divorce Decrees
U.S. Passports, Driver’s Licenses, Official Letters
Power of Attorney and Affidavits
Corporate & Business Documents
Who Needs Apostille Services?
Some common situations where apostilles are often required:
Applying for dual citizenship
Studying or working abroad
Getting married in another country
Using POAs or legal documents overseas
Immigration processes
Legal representation or inheritance abroad
Our Apostille Process – From Start to Finish
Here’s how we handle your apostille requirements:
Document Review & Preparation
We review your documents to make sure they are in the correct format and properly notarized if needed.
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Apostille Issuance
Once approved, your document will be apostilled (with seal/stamp certifying authenticity).
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Submission to Proper Authority
We submit to the state Secretary’s office (or relevant authority) in New York or at the federal level as required.
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Delivery or Pickup
You can either pick up the apostilled document from our Brooklyn office or have it remitted securely.
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Turnaround Time & Processing Options
Standard Service
typical processing times (e.g. 2–3 business days) for apostilles within New York or domestic apostilles.
Express Service
faster same-day or next-day processing available in select cases.
Federal / Out-of-State / Non-U.S. Documents
longer timelines may apply depending on issuing authority.
Pricing & Getting Started
Pricing depends on document type, processing speed, and whether the document needs notarization or further validation.
Call us to get a personalized quote and more details.
Preparation checklist, document requirements, and exact procedure will be provided when you contact us.
FAQs
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These are countries that have agreed to The Hague Convention of 1961 — meaning they accept apostilles issued by other member countries without further legalization.
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We handle Embassy Legalization for countries not party to the Hague Convention. Contact us and we’ll guide you through it.
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Yes, many documents need a notarization before apostille. We offer notary services as needed.
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Yes — we can assist with apostilles from many U.S. states. If document is not from New York, additional time may be required.