How much does a Connecticut apostille cost?

Connecticut's state fee is commonly $40 per document — higher than many states. Confirm the current fee on the Secretary of the State's page.

Are Connecticut vital records certified by the town?

Yes. In Connecticut, birth, marriage, and death records are often held by the town/city registrar; you may need a certified copy from the town before the apostille is issued.

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How to get an apostille in Connecticut

In Connecticut, apostilles are issued by the Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles. Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Connecticut apostille looks like.

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Apostille signed by Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles

Draft — pending source verification. This page was drafted from the standard Connecticut process and the official source linked below. Always confirm the current fee, address, and steps on the official page before you mail anything.

Step-by-step: an apostille in Connecticut

01
Confirm the document is Connecticut-issued or notarized by a Connecticut notary public.
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If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Connecticut Secretary of the State authenticates the notary's commission, not your signature directly. Vital records and court documents skip this step (they are certified by the issuing office instead).
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For vital records, obtain a certified copy from the town/city registrar or the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
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Complete the authentication request and identify the destination country.
05
Submit by mail or in person with the fee and a prepaid return envelope.
06
Receive your apostille or certificate of authentication.

Connecticut apostille fees & processing time

Competent authority	Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles
State fee	$40 per document
Processing time	Mail-in is typically 1–3 weeks; in-person service is available in Hartford.
Mailing / submission	Mail to the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Authentications, in Hartford (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage.

Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles — https://portal.ct.gov/sots/common-elements/v5-template---redesign/authentication-of-documentsDraft — verify fees, address, and steps against the official page before relying on them.

Documents commonly apostilled in Connecticut

Birth, marriage, and death certificates (certified copies from the state vital-records office)
Divorce decrees and court orders (certified by the clerk of court)
Powers of attorney and affidavits (signed before a notary)
Single-status / no-record affidavits for marriage abroad
Diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates
Corporate documents — articles of incorporation, good-standing certificates, board resolutions
Commercial and export documents

Federal documents (such as an FBI background check) are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State, not by Connecticut.

Specimen

What a Connecticut apostille looks like

A Connecticut apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles as the issuing authority. Below is an illustrative specimen — it is not a valid document and contains no real data.

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APOSTILLE

(Convention de La Haye du 5 octobre 1961)

1.Country United States of America
2.has been signed by [NAME OF SIGNER]
3.acting in the capacity of [CAPACITY — e.g. Notary Public]
4.bears the seal / stamp of [ISSUING OFFICIAL / SEAL]
5.at [CITY / PLACE]
6.the [DATE]
7.by Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles
8.No. 0000000
9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
10.Signature [SIGNATURE]

SPECIMEN — NOT A VALID DOCUMENT. Illustrative example only, showing the standard apostille layout for Connecticut. Contains no real names, numbers, signatures, or government seal. Not legal advice.

Connecticut apostille FAQ

How much does a Connecticut apostille cost?: Connecticut's state fee is commonly $40 per document — higher than many states. Confirm the current fee on the Secretary of the State's page.
Are Connecticut vital records certified by the town?: Yes. In Connecticut, birth, marriage, and death records are often held by the town/city registrar; you may need a certified copy from the town before the apostille is issued.

Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Connecticut apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Connecticut Secretary of the State — Authentications & Apostilles via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.

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