Birth Certificate Apostille Service
We review your birth certificate, identify the competent state and coordinate its apostille for the country where it will be presented.
Free initial review · Quote based on your document · Personal service
What to know before you begin
U.S. birth records are maintained in the state or locality where the birth occurred. The federal government does not keep a national certificate file. The certified copy and apostille therefore follow the place of origin—not your current state of residence.
Before ordering a copy, confirm whether the recipient calls for a long form, parents' names, a recent issue date or translation.
A clear photo or PDF lets us identify the authority, format and prior steps.
Required documents and information
- Certified copy issued by vital records or another accepted authority
- State and locality where the birth occurred
- Destination country and purpose
- Long-form, freshness and translation instructions
- Current name and any differences from the certificate
What determines the price
When applicable, the quote separates preparation, government fees, courier and translation.
Issuing state
Each state sets its own fees, requirements and service options.
Obtaining the certificate
Ordering a new certified copy is separate from the apostille.
Quantity and destination
Each certificate may need its own apostille and shipment.
Translation and courier
Depend on the required format and delivery location.
Expected process
Certificate review
We verify the issuer, signature, format and foreign requirement.
Certified copy and apostille
We identify whether a new copy is needed and coordinate the proper state.
Final delivery
We return the apostilled set and coordinate translation when applicable.
Total time depends on two offices: the authority issuing the certified copy and the authority issuing the apostille. Corrections, long-form requests, mail and translation also matter. We provide an estimate after identifying the state and reviewing the copy.
Frequently asked questions
Final requirements are always controlled by the receiving authority.
Is it apostilled where I was born or where I live?+
Will the hospital certificate work?+
Can a photocopy be apostilled?+
Do I need the long form?+
Will an apostille correct a name?+
Related guides
Send a copy before mailing originals
Include the destination country, issuing authority and deadline. The initial review is free.
Send a readable copy, destination, intended use and deadline. Do not include Social Security numbers or sensitive financial data.