Where do I get an apostille in Vermont?

The Vermont Secretary of State's office in Montpelier issues apostilles and certifications, by mail or in person.

Where do Vermont vital records come from?

Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death records come from the Vermont Department of Health or the town clerk where the event occurred.

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How to get an apostille in Vermont

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

Capital: Montpelier
Governor (2026): Phil Scott
State flower: Red Clover
State bird: Hermit Thrush

Apostille signed by Vermont Secretary of State — Apostilles & Certifications

Draft — pending source verification. This page was drafted from the standard Vermont 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 Vermont

01
Confirm the document is Vermont-issued or notarized by a Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of 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 Vermont Department of Health (Vital Records) or the town clerk.
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Complete the apostille/certification 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.

Vermont apostille fees & processing time

Competent authority	Vermont Secretary of State — Apostilles & Certifications
State fee	$10 per document (verify current fee)
Processing time	Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Montpelier.
Mailing / submission	Mail to the Vermont Secretary of State, Apostilles/Certifications, in Montpelier (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage.

Source: Vermont Secretary of State — Apostilles & Certifications — https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/apostilles-certifications/Draft — verify fees, address, and steps against the official page before relying on them.

Documents commonly apostilled in Vermont

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 Vermont.

Specimen

What a Vermont apostille looks like

A Vermont apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Vermont Secretary of State — Apostilles & Certifications 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 Vermont Secretary of State — Apostilles & Certifications
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 Vermont. Contains no real names, numbers, signatures, or government seal. Not legal advice.

Vermont apostille FAQ

Where do I get an apostille in Vermont?: The Vermont Secretary of State's office in Montpelier issues apostilles and certifications, by mail or in person.
Where do Vermont vital records come from?: Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death records come from the Vermont Department of Health or the town clerk where the event occurred.

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

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