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How to get an apostille in New Jersey
In New Jersey, apostilles are issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury / Division of Revenue — Notary & Apostille Unit. Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a New Jersey apostille looks like.
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Apostille signed by New Jersey Department of the Treasury / Division of Revenue — Notary & Apostille Unit
Step-by-step: an apostille in New Jersey
- 01
Confirm the document is New Jersey-issued or notarized by a New Jersey notary public.
- 02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the New Jersey Treasury/Division of Revenue 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).
- 03
For vital records, obtain a certified copy from the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry or the local registrar.
- 04
Complete the apostille request and identify the destination country.
- 05
Submit by mail or in person with the fee and a prepaid return envelope.
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Receive your apostille or certificate of authentication.
New Jersey apostille fees & processing time
| Competent authority | New Jersey Department of the Treasury / Division of Revenue — Notary & Apostille Unit |
|---|---|
| State fee | $25 per document (verify current fee) |
| Processing time | Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Trenton. |
| Mailing / submission | Mail to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Notary/Apostille Unit, in Trenton (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage. |
Documents commonly apostilled in New Jersey
- 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 New Jersey.
Specimen
What a New Jersey apostille looks like
A New Jersey apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the New Jersey Department of the Treasury / Division of Revenue — Notary & Apostille Unit as the issuing authority. Below is an illustrative specimen — it is not a valid document and contains no real data.
See specimens for all states →- 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 New Jersey Department of the Treasury / Division of Revenue — Notary & Apostille Unit
- 8.No. 0000000
- 9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
- 10.Signature [SIGNATURE]
New Jersey apostille FAQ
- Who issues apostilles in New Jersey?
- Unlike most states, New Jersey apostilles are handled through the Department of the Treasury's Division of Revenue, not a Secretary of State office.
- How much is a New Jersey apostille?
- New Jersey's per-document fee is commonly around $25. Confirm the current fee on the official Treasury page.
Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the New Jersey apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury / Division of Revenue — Notary & Apostille Unit via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.
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