Connecticut Apostille Services
- Secretary of the State: We coordinate directly with the Secretary of the State for apostille processing.
- Processing Speed: Same-day / express processing available.
Connecticut Apostille & Authentication Services
Whether you need an apostille for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, court order, or business document issued in Connecticut, we handle the full process - from document review to coordination with the Secretary of the State in Hartford. State processing fees start at $40.
Connecticut Apostille Quick Facts
- Issuing Authority: Secretary of the State, Hartford
- Standard Fee: $40 (Highest standard fee nationally. Expedited not for adoption/while-you-wait.)
- Standard Processing: 10 business days
- Walk-In: No (no while-you-wait)
Current Connecticut Apostille Processing Times
| Speed | Turnaround | Our Price | State Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Express (1-2 Business Days) | See speed column | $249/doc | $40 |
| Economy (7-10 Business Days) | See speed column | $149/doc | $40 |
Processing times are estimates based on current Connecticut Secretary of the State capacity and may vary. State fees are set by the Connecticut Secretary of the State and are included in our pricing.
Some processing speeds may have different turnaround times than our standard tiers. The times shown reflect Connecticut-specific processing.
Federal documents (such as FBI background checks) are processed through the U.S. Department of State, not the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Federal processing takes 6 to 14 business days and cannot be expedited.
How It Works
1. Upload
Submit your Connecticut-issued document through our secure portal. We review it for eligibility before processing.
2. Prepare & Notarize
We prepare the required certification package and coordinate notarization as needed for your document type.
3. Apostille Issued
The Secretary of the State issues the apostille. We ship the completed document directly to you with tracking.
Processing Timelines
Priority Express
Priority Express (1-2 Business Days) (business-day turnaround)
Economy Standard
Economy (7-10 Business Days)
State processing fee: $40
If you have an immigration, academic, or travel deadline, submit as early as possible. Processing and shipping times are separate.
Commonly Apostilled Connecticut Documents
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Direct Coordination with Secretary of the State
We work directly with the Secretary of the State in Hartford to ensure your documents are processed correctly and efficiently.
Tracked Shipping Included
Your apostilled documents are shipped directly to you with full tracking. Domestic and international shipping options available.
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