Connecticut Apostille Services

We review your Connecticut documents, file them with the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State, and send them back to you by tracked shipping. Order online from anywhere in the U.S. No office visit needed.

From $360 per document · Connecticut state fee included

Book Connecticut apostille Call or text (914) 639-6280

Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company, not a government agency. The apostille is issued by the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State, Authentications and Apostilles Unit.

Issuing office: Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State, Authentications and Apostilles UnitOfficial page
Government fee: $40 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Authentication certificate (single authentication certificate issued since July 21, 2025)
The state accepts requests by: online request, mail, courier, hand delivery and e-Apostille upload
Published processing time: Regular orders: 5-7 business days after the unit receives the documents. e-Apostille and expedited orders: within 24 hours (e-Apostille within one business day of a complete application).As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Connecticut can apostille

Documents notarized by a Connecticut notary public
Documents signed by town clerks or their assistants/deputies
Vital records signed by local registrars of vital statistics or deputies
Court documents signed by clerks of the Superior and Probate Courts
Documents signed by commissioners of Connecticut state agencies
Documents signed by justices of the peace

The issuing state is what matters, not where you live now. A document issued or notarized in another state goes to that state's office, and documents from federal agencies go to the U.S. Department of State through our federal apostille service.

Connecticut requirements to check before you book

Documents must be notarized or certified by a Connecticut official within the last 10 years and include an original signature and/or seal.Source
A copy must be accompanied by a written statement affirming it is true and accurate, sworn to and signed before a Connecticut notary public.Source
All orders must be placed online; mailed paper documents must include the printed order receipt (or APO Work Order number) and a prepaid return envelope or label.Source
Out-of-state notarizations, vital records, and school transcripts must be authenticated by the state where they originated.Source

Good to know

No apostille or authentication for documents to be used in U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, USVI, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands).
Documents signed by an attorney as Commissioner of the Superior Court cannot be authenticated.
e-Apostilles began July 6, 2026; vital records are not eligible and need a paper apostille; e-Apostilles are not valid if printed.
Federal documents must go to the U.S. Department of State.

About our Connecticut apostille service

Connecticut apostille and authentication for Connecticut-issued documents, with standard and expedited options for both adoption and non-adoption files. Non-adoption covers vital records for dual citizenship, divorce judgments, insurance and finance corporate records, notarized affidavits and powers of attorney, and transcripts and diplomas. Adoption covers adoption decrees, amended birth certificates, home study reports, and probate court orders for foreign adoption recognition. Trilogy Notary Services LLC provides remote online notarization and mobile notary service, files with the Connecticut Secretary of the State, and returns documents by tracked nationwide shipping.

How it works

Book onlineChoose the option that matches your document and destination, then tell us the document type, the country where it will be used, and your deadline.
We review your document firstBefore anything is filed, we check it against the Connecticut requirements on this page. If a step is missing, such as a notarization or a certified copy, we tell you what's needed before we file.
Send your original or meet a notaryWe send mailing instructions after you book. If your document still needs to be signed and notarized, one of our mobile notaries can meet you, or you can use remote online notarization where it's accepted.
We file and track itWe submit your request to the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State with the government fee and follow it until the office releases it.
We ship it backYour documents come back by tracked shipping. If your destination also needs embassy legalization or a certified translation, we can handle that next.

Pricing

Option	Price per document	Deposit at booking
Non-Adoption - Standard	$385	50%
Adoption - Expedited	$410	50%
Non-Adoption - Expedited	$435	50%
Adoption - Standard	$360	50%

Prices include the Connecticut state fee, courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies, and any deposit is shown before you pay. If you have more than one document, tell us the count when you book and we'll confirm your total.

Government processing times are set by the issuing office and change during the year. We don't promise a delivery date that depends on a government office, and we'll tell you the current timing when we review your order.

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Common questions

How much does a Connecticut apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Connecticut apostille service starts at $360 per document. That price includes the Connecticut government fee of $40 per document, plus courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax, if it applies, and any deposit are shown at checkout before you pay.

Who issues apostilles in Connecticut?

The Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State, Authentications and Apostilles Unit. Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company: we prepare and submit your request and track it, but the apostille itself is issued by the state office.

What does Connecticut require before it will apostille a document?

Documents must be notarized or certified by a Connecticut official within the last 10 years and include an original signature and/or seal. A copy must be accompanied by a written statement affirming it is true and accurate, sworn to and signed before a Connecticut notary public. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Connecticut apostille an FBI background check or another federal document?

No. Documents issued and signed by a federal agency, such as an FBI background check, are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not by the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. We handle those through our federal apostille service.

What if my destination country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention?

For non-Hague countries, Connecticut issues this instead of a standard apostille: Authentication certificate (single authentication certificate issued since July 21, 2025). Many non-Hague countries then require embassy or consulate legalization, which we handle through our embassy legalization service. Tell us the destination country when you book.

How long does a Connecticut apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: Regular orders: 5-7 business days after the unit receives the documents. e-Apostille and expedited orders: within 24 hours (e-Apostille within one business day of a complete application). Add time for document preparation and shipping both ways. Government processing times change and are outside our control, so we don't promise a delivery date.

Working with Trilogy

Nationwide, by appointmentBased in Westchester County, NY, we serve clients in all 50 states and U.S. territories through a network of commissioned, insured notaries. We don't have a walk-in office.

Ask before you payNot sure your document qualifies? Call or text (914) 639-6280 or email [email protected]. We're available Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM ET.

Privacy and termsQuestions about how we handle your documents and personal information? See our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

Related services

Federal apostillePassports, naturalization records, IRS, SSA, VA, DD-214 and other federal documents.FBI background check apostilleIdentity History Summary for visas, jobs, and residency abroad.Embassy legalizationFor countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.Certified translationWhen the receiving country needs your document in another language.

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Sources

The Connecticut requirements, fees, and processing times on this page come from these official sources, checked on October 29, 2026. Rules change, so we confirm current requirements when we review your order. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].