This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The New York State Department of State issues Apostilles for documents that were issued in New York, including: Birth certificates.
Ordering is simple! 1 - Order Online. Select your apostille service from the list below and order online. 2 - Post your documents. Post your documents to us with the order number. 3 - Apostille is issued. Legalising the document with the apostille in approximately 1-2 working days. 4 - Receive your legalised documents.
An apostille is issued by your Secretary of State's office or Notary commissioning agency. The single apostille is the only certification needed. Once prepared and verified, the apostille is attached to and sent along with the notarized documents. Notaries cannot issue apostilles themselves.
Documents such as vital records issued by a U.S. state will need an apostille from that state's secretary of state. Federal documents will need an apostille from the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates in countries participating in the Hague Conventions are thus not equipped or authorized to provide Apostille Certificates (certifications and authentications) of U.S. documents.
Exemplification means "an attested copy of a document, under official seal" and the Exemplification Letter does exactly that - attests that the attached birth certificate is a true certified copy. The reason for issuing a Letter of Exemplification is mere convenience.
Get a certified copy of the birth certificate with a Letter of Exemplification. Online order: Visit VitalChek and select “Apostille/Authentication” from the request reasons dropdown. Mail order: Answer “yes” to question 11b on the Birth Certificate Application.
If you need a Letter of Exemplification to get an Apostille, you should order a long form birth certificate. When you place your order for the birth certificate, make sure you clearly explain the reason for your request, and the Department of Health will determine if a Letter of Exemplification is also needed.
Documents such as vital records issued by a U.S. state will need an apostille from that state's secretary of state. Federal documents will need an apostille from the U.S. Department of State.