How To Process Apostille Documents

An authentication certificate or apostille verifies signatures, stamps and seals on important documents like court orders, contracts, birth certificates, and educational diplomas. The country you are using the document in determines if it needs an apostille or authentication certificate. Go here https://apostille-usa.com/pennsylvania/

It is important to note that apostilles or authentications only verify that the original public document has been signed by the correct individual and in the appropriate capacity. They do not confirm the contents of the document or give any weight to the document itself.

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Once steps 1 to 3 are completed, the student/proxy must bring the notarized document(s) to the County Clerk in the county where the notary is registered (Brooklyn County). The clerk will then certify that the notary has been correctly certified and the apostille can be issued.

This step can take anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on the availability of the Clerk’s office and the student/proxy’s schedule. Once the Clerk certifies the notarized document(s), the apostille will be ready to be picked up at John Jay.

Once the apostille has been issued, the document can be sent to the country that will be using it for full legalization. Typical times for this vary by country, so you should always check with the Embassy or Consulate of the country you are going to use it in to be sure they have specific information on their processes and requirements.