Vermont Apostille Services

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

From $355 per document · Vermont state fee included

Book Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA).

Issuing office: Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA)Official page
Government fee: $10 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Certificate of Authentication
The state accepts requests by: mail, walk-in, drop-off (drop box) and online request (only with certified vital records ordered online)
Published processing time: Not stated for VSARA requests. Business Services Division states 'allow 7-10 business days for processing' for apostilled/authenticated copies of business records.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Vermont can apostille

Official copies of Vermont government documents certified by the legal record custodian
Certified Vermont vital records
Certified Vermont court records
Notarial acts by Vermont-commissioned notaries
Academic documents with a notarized registrar attestation
Copies of business records and certificates of good standing issued by the Secretary of State (Business Services Division)

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.

Vermont requirements to check before you book

Government documents must be certified by the legal record custodian; duplicates of certifications are rejected, so original certifications are required.Source
Certified Vermont court records must show the printed name of the court staff member and the date certified.Source
Notarized documents must be notarial acts by a Vermont-commissioned notary meeting 26 V.S.A. Chapter 103, with original signatures.Source
Academic documents need a Vermont-notarized attestation from the school registrar about the document's authenticity.Source
Submit form VSARA-35 (Apostille/Certificate of Authentication Request) naming the destination country.Source

Good to know

Notary certifications of Vermont public records are not accepted unless certified by the legal record custodian.
Authentications can be ordered online together with certified Vermont vital records via the Vital Records Request Service.
No apostilles for use in the U.S. or its territories; federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State.
Documents concerning citizenship, allegiance or sovereignty claims are refused.

About our Vermont apostille service

Vermont apostille and authentication prepares Vermont-issued paperwork for foreign agencies, universities, and consulates. Typical documents are Vermont vital records, marriage certificates, probate and family court orders, school transcripts, and notarized powers of attorney used by relatives overseas. Trilogy Notary Services LLC reviews the file and manages submission to the Vermont Secretary of State, working with clients nationwide by mail or remote online notarization.

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 Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of 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

$355 per document.

Prices include the Vermont 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 Vermont apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Vermont apostille service starts at $355 per document. That price includes the Vermont government fee of $10 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 Vermont?

The Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA). 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 Vermont require before it will apostille a document?

Government documents must be certified by the legal record custodian; duplicates of certifications are rejected, so original certifications are required. Certified Vermont court records must show the printed name of the court staff member and the date certified. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of 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, Vermont issues this instead of a standard apostille: Certificate of Authentication. 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 Vermont apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: Not stated for VSARA requests. Business Services Division states 'allow 7-10 business days for processing' for apostilled/authenticated copies of business records. 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 Vermont 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].