Can a notary do a New Jersey apostille stamp?
No. Only the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) has the authority to issue an apostille. Notarization is a required step before the apostille, not a substitute for it.
My birth certificate is from another state but I live in New Jersey. Where do I get the apostille?
The apostille must be obtained from the state where the document was issued, not where you currently live. If your birth certificate was issued in another state, that state's designated authority handles the apostille. Globeia can help with apostille services across all USA states.
The receiving country is asking for an apostille on a personal affidavit that I signed myself. Is that possible?
Yes, but a personal document must first be notarized by an authorized New Jersey notary public before it is eligible for an apostille. So make sure to get it notarized, and then start the apostille process.
How many days to wait for the apostille in New Jersey?
The standard apostille processing time of DORES is 12-20 business days. If you use Globeia’s expedited service, it gets cut down to just 7-10 days. This processing time can increase if your documents require notarization or additional certifications.
I need to notarize and apostille a document. What does that mean and where do I start in New Jersey?
Notarization is done to confirm that your document has been signed in the presence of a licensed notary public. An apostille then certifies that notary's authority, making the document valid for use in another country. You have to get your document notarized from public notaries first, and then submit to the Department of the Treasury (DORES) for apostille. Globeia can help with both, connecting you with trusted New Jersey notaries and coordinating the apostille process from there.
I live in New Jersey. Do my documents need to be notarized and apostilled here specifically?
Yes, documents have to be apostilled in the state where they were issued or notarized. If your document was issued in New Jersey or notarized by a New Jersey notary public, it must go through DORES in New Jersey for the apostille.
Do certified NJ vital records need county notarization before apostille?
No. Certified vital records issued directly by the NJ Department of Health or the New Jersey State Archives already carry the required state-level certification. They can be submitted for apostille without additional county notarization.
Does Globeia offer apostille services for FBI background checks in New Jersey?
Yes. FBI background checks require a federal-level apostille from the US Department of State, not DORES. Globeia manages this process separately from the state-level process, and coordinates directly with the USDOS.
Can Globeia help with the apostille of my documents in New Jersey if I am currently not living there?
Yes, you do not need to be in New Jersey or even the USA to use Globeia's apostille services. You can apply through our online portal, upload your documents securely, and we handle everything from there.
I apostilled a document last year. Do I need a new apostille for a new application?
It depends on the destination country and the institution requesting it. Many countries and institutions set their own validity period for apostilles. We recommend checking with the receiving party directly, but Globeia can advise based on your situation.