Apostille Frequently Asked Questions

 An Apostille is an international certification issued by the Connecticut Secretary of the State that verifies a document for use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. It confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals, and notarizations. 

We prepare, notarize, and handle the entire submission process for you. The state issues the apostille, we manage everything from start to finish.

Standard processing is 4–7 business days. Expedited and rush options are available. 

Yes.  Tri‑County Mobile Notary CT is 100% mobile, and come to you at your home, office, hospital, or coffee shop.  We pick up your documents, prepare them, submit them to the Connecticut Secretary of the State, and deliver them back to you once complete. 

 Yes—as long as it is a certified copy issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health or the town clerk. Photocopies or hospital records cannot be Apostilled. 

 For notarized documents, yes—your signature must be witnessed. For vital records or previously notarized documents, no. We can pick up directly from you or your authorized representative. 

 Any country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. If your destination country is not part of the Convention, your document will require authentication and embassy legalization instead. We can guide you through that process.