Birth Certificate
Apostille
American Apostille can apostille birth certificates issued from all 50 States, Washington DC, and US Territories.
You must fill out the order form or send an original or copy issued by the County Clerk or State to me for processing in order to have your certificate apostilled. Only the state where the birth certificate was issued may authenticate it. The Secretary of State is not authorized to certify documents issued by another state. If your birth certificate is from Colorado, for example, the apostille can only be issued by the State of Colorado. Applying for citizenship by descent? Read Irish citizenship by descent: the U.S. document chain.
Not every birth certificate can qualify for an apostille. Some states have placed restrictions on how old a certificate can be. For example, birth certificates issued from the State of Wisconsin and Virginia can not be older than 12 months. Certificates issued by the County Clerk or the Health Department may also be rejected by some states. We urge that you send in your current certificate for review. We will provide you with instructions if the State rejects your document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my birth certificate require an Apostille?
Another nation may require an apostille on your birth certificate for a variety of reasons. Some instances include obtaining dual citizenship, purchasing property, inheritance, marriage, divorce, intending to retire in another nation, etc.
Can I apostille my New Jersey birth certificate in Arizona?
No, an apostille can only be obtained from the state where the birth certificate was issued. An apostille may only be obtained from the state of Arizona for a birth certificate issued there.
What if my birth certificate is rejected by the State?
In the event that the certificate is not approved, I will contact you with state instructions.
How to Apostille Birth Certificate in USA Jurisdictions
If you need to apostille birth certificate in USA agencies or state offices, the variety of specific local rules can be overwhelming. Some states require the document to be a "long-form" version, while others accept computer-generated abstracts, provided they are signed by the State Registrar.
Our office acts as your expert guide to navigate these bureaucratic layers. We verify that the signatures on your vital record are currently on file with the relevant Secretary of State before we begin the formal authentication process.
By utilizing a professional service, you avoid the common delays associated with mailing documents to the wrong office or submitting certificates that do not meet current age requirements. We ensure that your birth certificate apostilles are handled with the highest priority to meet your deadlines for moving, working, or studying abroad.
Reliable Certified Translation of Birth Certificate
In addition to authentication, many foreign governments and agencies require a certified translation of birth certificate records. If you are applying for a visa or residency, you may need to translate your birth certificate to ensure the receiving country's officials can verify your personal information.
If your birth certificate needs a certified English translation, we coordinate with certified translators, so you have one point of contact for the translation and the apostille.
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