Connecticut apostille services.
Get Connecticut documents apostilled for use abroad — birth certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, and corporate records — with each routed to the right authority: the Connecticut Secretary of the State for state records, or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones like FBI background checks. In person at our two San Diego offices, or by secure, tracked mail from anywhere in Connecticut.
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Apostille in Connecticut, handled end to end.
An apostille authenticates the seal and signature on a Connecticut document so it's accepted abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention. In Connecticut, apostilles are issued by the Office of the Secretary of the State's Authentications and Apostilles unit in Hartford.
As of late 2025, Connecticut's process is an online application plus mail-in. It also offers a 24-hour e-Apostille for eligible electronic documents, though vital records still need a traditional paper apostille.
We prepare, submit, and track your Connecticut apostille from start to finish — handling the online application and the mail-in — in person at our two San Diego offices or by secure, tracked mail from anywhere in Connecticut.
One partner for every Connecticut document
State or federal, we route each document to the right authority the first time — and handle the county certification, notarization, or translation it needs along the way.
Connecticut requirements
What Connecticut documents need first.
Every document type has its own rule in Connecticut. Getting it right the first time is what avoids a rejection and a second wait.
Vital records are held at the town level
Connecticut birth, death, and marriage records are kept by the vital records registrar of the town or city where the event occurred (or the state Department of Public Health). For an apostille you need an original certified copy with the registrar's signature and seal, certified within the last ten years — a photocopy is rejected, and vital records aren't eligible for the e-Apostille. We obtain the correct copy for you.
Notarized documents go straight to the state
A power of attorney or affidavit notarized by a Connecticut notary goes directly to the Secretary of the State — no town-clerk step — as long as it was notarized within the last ten years with an original signature and seal. Electronic ones may even qualify for the 24-hour e-Apostille. We notarize your document correctly for you.
Corporate records — the Certificate of Legal Existence
Connecticut's proof of good standing is the Certificate of Legal Existence from the Secretary of the State's Business Services division, obtained through the CONCORD system, then apostilled by the Authentications unit. We obtain it and apostille it together.
Documents we apostille in Connecticut
From vital records to corporate filings — routed to the correct authority. Don't see yours? We almost certainly handle it.
Related: Certified translation · Certificate of Good Standing · Mobile notary · FBI apostille
From anywhere in Connecticut to done.
Walk in at either San Diego office, or use our secure mail-in service from anywhere in Connecticut.
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Tell us your Connecticut document
Share the document and its destination country. We confirm whether it needs the Connecticut Secretary of the State or the U.S. Department of State, and give you a flat price.
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Send it or let us obtain it
Mail your Connecticut document with our prepaid, tracked label — or we obtain the certified copy from the issuing agency for you.
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We authenticate it
We submit it to the correct authority — the Connecticut Secretary of the State for state documents, or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones — and track it through.
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Delivered ready to use
Your apostilled Connecticut document returns by tracked, insured mail, with a digital scan for your records.
Serving all of Connecticut
Use our secure, tracked mail-in service from anywhere in Connecticut — with a free prepaid FedEx label, both ways.
Or walk in — two San Diego offices
Connecticut apostille questions, answered.
How much does an apostille cost in Connecticut?+
It depends on the document, whether you need standard or 24-hour service, and any certified copy or notarization required first. You get a flat, all-in quote before any work begins — with no hidden fees, and no obligation.
How do I submit a Connecticut apostille request?+
As of late 2025, Connecticut uses an online application plus mail-in — paper order forms are no longer accepted. Eligible electronic documents can also get a 24-hour e-Apostille, though vital records still need a traditional paper apostille. We handle the online application and the mail-in for you.
Do Connecticut birth certificates need anything special?+
Connecticut vital records are held at the town or city level (or the state Department of Public Health). You need an original certified copy with the registrar's signature and seal, certified within the last ten years — a photocopy is rejected, and vital records can't use the e-Apostille. We obtain the correct copy for you.
How long does a Connecticut apostille take?+
Regular processing runs about 5 to 7 business days after your documents are received; expedited service and the e-Apostille are within 24 hours. We route your document the fastest way for your deadline.
Is my FBI background check apostilled in Connecticut?+
No. FBI background checks are federal, so they're apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC — not by Connecticut — even if you live in Connecticut. We handle that federal route in the same order.
Can I get a Connecticut apostille from San Diego?+
Yes. We serve all of Connecticut — Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and beyond — by secure, tracked mail, and you're welcome at either of our two San Diego walk-in offices.
Apostille in other states
We handle apostilles from all 50 states and D.C. — here are our in-depth state guides.
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