APOSTILLE
New Jersey apostille service: notarized, filed and returned to you
Documents headed to another country often need an apostille, the state certificate that confirms the notary's signature. MCC Solutions notarizes your document, prepares the request to New Jersey's Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, and gets the finished document back to you.
Starting at $125 per document, plus state fees · all fees
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Quick answer. A New Jersey apostille is the State Treasury's certificate confirming the notary's or official's signature, so a Hague Convention country accepts the document. The State charged $25 per document (about 12 to 20 business days) or $40 expedited in November 2026, ordered online; its service shows the current fee. We can notarize or get the certified copy, file it and send it back to you.
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What's included
Every apostille services order
- Notarization by a New Jersey notary, with original ink signatures, as the state requires
- Preparing and submitting the apostille request to the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Help ordering certified vital records from the NJ Department of Health when a birth or marriage record is involved
- A heads-up when a non-English document needs a notarized English translation first
- The state fee and our service fee quoted up front, before we start
Who uses it
Built for
- People working, studying or marrying abroad
- Families completing international adoptions
- Businesses opening accounts or companies overseas
- Expats who need a New Jersey power of attorney used abroad
How it works
Apostille Services, step by step
Tell us the country
Send the document type and destination country. We confirm whether it needs an apostille or embassy legalization.
Notarize or certify
We notarize the document or obtain the certified copy the state requires.
Submit to the state
We submit the document for the apostille and track it through the state office.
Delivered to you
The apostilled document comes back to you or goes straight to the recipient.
Before we arrive
Have this ready
- The original document or the certified copy
- The destination country
- Your deadline
- Where to send the finished document
Timing
Turnaround
The state quotes about 12 to 20 business days for standard service and about 8.5 business hours for expedited, plus mailing time. Tell us your deadline and we'll tell you honestly whether it's realistic.
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New Jersey apostille at a glance
What it is: a certificate with the Great Seal of New Jersey that confirms the notary's or official's signature, so a Hague Convention country accepts the document.
- Who issues it: the NJ Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, in Trenton.
- What qualifies: documents notarized by a New Jersey notary (original ink signature) and records signed by New Jersey officials, such as certified vital records from the State Registrar.
- State fee: $25 per document standard or $40 expedited, as the State's online service showed in November 2026; it shows the current fee when you order.
- Timing: about 12 to 20 business days standard, about 8.5 business hours expedited, plus mailing.
- How to order: online through the Apostille/Certification Service, then mail or drop off the documents with the confirmation page.
- Or let us do it: we notarize or get the certified copy, submit and track the order, and send the finished document where it needs to go.
Other states' records go to the state that issued them, and federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State.
How to get an apostille in New Jersey: the five steps
Here is the state's process, in order. We do every step for you, but you can also do it yourself:
- Get the right version of the document. A notarized document needs the original ink signatures of the New Jersey notary and the signer. A vital record must be a certified copy: from the NJ Department of Health for records from 1923 on, or the New Jersey State Archives for older ones.
- Add a translation if it is not in English. Attach a notarized English translation. A vital record with a translation counts as two documents, so it gets two apostilles and two state fees.
- Check the destination country. Hague Convention countries get an apostille. Other countries get a state certification, and the country's embassy or consulate may then need to legalize it.
- Order and pay online. The Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services takes the order and payment through its online Apostille/Certification Service, by credit card or e-check. A convenience fee may apply.
- Print the confirmation and send the documents. Mail or drop off the documents with the printed confirmation page at the Division's Customer Service Center in Trenton. The apostille comes back stapled to the signature page. Do not remove it.
Documents from another state are apostilled by that state, and federal documents such as an FBI background check go through the U.S. Department of State. For the full walkthrough with examples, see how to get an apostille in NJ. Source: NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, checked November 3, 2026.
NJ apostille: who issues it and what it is
In New Jersey the apostille comes from the Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. It is a certificate carrying the Great Seal of New Jersey that confirms the signature and capacity of the notary or public official on your document, so another country that follows the Hague Apostille Convention will accept it.
An apostille does not vouch for what the document says. It only authenticates the signature on it, which is why the document has to be signed or certified correctly before the state will touch it.
What New Jersey will and will not apostille
The state issues apostilles for documents notarized by a New Jersey notary and for records signed by certain New Jersey officials, such as county clerks, Superior Court judges and the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. For a notarized document, the state asks for the notary's original, inked signature, so plan on a paper document signed in ink rather than an electronic one. If you are not sure which kind you have, ask us before you pay for anything.
The state does not apostille out-of-state records. A birth certificate from another state has to be authenticated in the state that issued it, and federal documents such as an FBI background check go through the U.S. Department of State.
Apostille or certification? It depends on the country
If the country where the document will be used belongs to the Hague Convention, New Jersey issues an apostille. If it does not, the state issues a certification of the official's signature instead, and the country's embassy or consulate may then need to legalize the document. Tell us the country and we will say which path applies. The receiving agency in that country has the final word on what it accepts, so we suggest checking its wording with them first.
Birth, marriage and other vital records
New Jersey vital records from 1923 onward come from the Department of Health, and earlier records from the New Jersey State Archives. The apostille attaches to a certified copy issued by the state, not to a photocopy. If a vital record comes with a notarized translation, the state treats the record and the translation as two documents, which means two apostilles and two state fees.
Diplomas, transcripts, powers of attorney and business papers
School records usually need a statement from the school or registrar and a notary before they can be apostilled; our guide to apostilles for diplomas and transcripts walks through it. Powers of attorney, affidavits, company documents and adoption papers follow the same pattern: correct signing, then notarization, then the state. Our step-by-step apostille guide covers the full sequence.
What the state charges and how long it takes
As of November 2026, New Jersey charges $25 per document for standard service, which takes about 12 to 20 business days, or $40 per document for expedited service, about 8.5 business hours. Paying online adds $2.50 by card or $1.00 by e-check. (Source: NJ Apostille/Certification Service.)
A vital record with a notarized translation counts as two documents, so it costs two state fees. We show you the state fee and our own fee before we start, and bill the state fee at cost. The state can change its fees, so we confirm them when you order.
Going to a country that doesn't take apostilles?
Countries outside the Hague Convention need embassy legalization instead: the state authenticates the document, and the destination's embassy or consulate in Washington, DC legalizes it. We handle that route too, and we tell you which one applies before you pay. A document in another language may need a certified translation first; see the Hague vs non-Hague guide for how to check a country.
FAQ
Common questions
What is an apostille?
A certificate from the state that confirms a notary's or public official's signature, so the document is accepted in countries that follow the Hague Apostille Convention.
Can every document get a New Jersey apostille?
New Jersey apostilles cover documents notarized by a New Jersey notary and records signed by certain New Jersey officials. Federal documents, such as an FBI background check, go through the U.S. Department of State instead. We'll tell you which applies before you pay.
How long does it take?
It depends on the state's processing time and shipping. We give you an estimate when you order and keep you posted until the document is back in your hands.
How do I get an apostille in NJ?
Get the right version of the document (a certified copy for vital records, or a document signed in front of a New Jersey notary), then submit it with the request to the state's Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. We notarize, prepare and submit the request for you and return the finished document.
Can you get an apostille for a birth, death or marriage certificate?
Yes, if it is a certified copy issued by New Jersey. We can tell you which office to order it from, then handle the apostille request. Copies you made yourself can't be apostilled.
What is the apostille seal or stamp?
It is the numbered certificate the State of New Jersey attaches to your document, bearing the state seal. Only the state issues it, and it stays attached to the document it was issued for.
Do you do apostilles for documents from other states?
Each state apostilles its own documents, so a document from another state has to go to that state. We can tell you where it goes. For New Jersey documents, we handle the whole request.
Is an apostille the same as a notarization?
No. A notary confirms who signed. The apostille is a separate certificate from the state that confirms the notary's signature is genuine, so another country will accept the document. Most documents need the notarization first, then the apostille.
Does the country I am sending it to accept an apostille?
Countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention accept it. For other countries the document usually needs a different authentication process, often followed by the destination country's embassy or consulate. Tell us the country and we will confirm which route applies before you pay.
Can a power of attorney or an affidavit get a New Jersey apostille?
Yes, when it is signed in front of a New Jersey notary with original ink signatures. We notarize it, then prepare and submit the apostille request.
Can a diploma or school transcript get a New Jersey apostille?
Often, but the school record usually needs a statement from the registrar that is notarized first. Our guide to apostilles for diplomas and school transcripts walks through the steps, and we can handle the notarization and the state request.
Do you apostille a birth certificate from New Jersey?
Yes, if it is a certified copy issued by New Jersey. A photocopy cannot be apostilled. We can tell you where to order the certified copy, then handle the apostille request.
Do I have to go to Trenton to get a New Jersey apostille?
New Jersey apostilles are issued by the state Department of the Treasury, whose office is in Trenton. Because we submit and track the request for you, you don't have to make the trip. Check the state's site for its current ways to apply, since they can change.
Can you handle an apostille if I live in Newark, Edison, Cranford or somewhere else in NJ?
Yes. We can notarize at your location, and we handle the state submission for you, so the town you live in doesn't change the process. Ask us first if you want the notarization done by video, because not every document or destination accepts that.
Does a birth certificate need an apostille from New Jersey?
A New Jersey birth or marriage certificate is apostilled by New Jersey, usually as a certified copy. Documents issued by another state are apostilled by that state.
How much does an apostille cost in New Jersey?
There are two parts. The State charges $25 per document for standard service or $40 expedited, plus a small online payment fee ($2.50 by card, $1.00 by e-check), as its Apostille/Certification Service showed in November 2026; the service shows the current fee when you order. Our service fee is on top, and both are quoted before we start, so you see the total up front.
What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?
An apostille is a single state certificate accepted by countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Countries outside the convention usually need the document authenticated and then legalized by their embassy or consulate. Tell us the destination country and we will say which one applies.
Can a New Jersey death certificate get an apostille?
Yes, when it is a certified copy issued by the State Office of Vital Statistics and Registry (the Department of Health), not a copy from a town registrar. Order the certified copy from the State first, then it goes to the Treasury for the apostille. Records from before 1923 come from the State Archives.
Can a document notarized online get a New Jersey apostille?
The State asks for the New Jersey notary's original, inked signature on a notarized document, so a paper document signed in ink in front of the notary is the safe route. Ask us before booking if your document was or will be notarized online.
Can you apostille FBI background checks?
Federal documents like FBI background checks are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not New Jersey. We can coordinate that too.
In short
An apostille costs from $150 per document with us (a starting rate, quoted before you pay), plus the state or federal fee at cost. New Jersey records and notarizations go to the NJ Treasury; FBI checks and other federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State.
Where we cover: New Jersey and federal documents
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