State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Connecticut
How Connecticut residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Connecticut state documents handled by the Connecticut Secretary of the State.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Connecticut — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Connecticut residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Connecticut state documents go to the Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Connecticut are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — not by the Connecticut Secretary of the State.
- Connecticut state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) go to the Connecticut Secretary of the State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 business days).
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- State apostille office
- Connecticut Secretary of the State
- Located in
- Hartford
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Connecticut document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Connecticut state police check | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Connecticut birth, death or marriage certificate | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
| Document notarized in Connecticut | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Connecticut state court record | Connecticut Secretary of the State |
Federal courts in Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
City guides: Stamford
How we serve Connecticut
We serve Connecticut by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford and every other part of Connecticut.
Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Official sources: Connecticut Secretary of the State — Apostilles & Authentications · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · NASS — State Apostille Offices.
Documents for Connecticut residents
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Where are Connecticut state documents apostilled?
Connecticut-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Connecticut — are apostilled by the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Authentications and Apostilles, not by the U.S. Department of State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles, so request it directly from the office below. If it is going to a non-Hague country, get the Connecticut authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Connecticut Secretary of the State, Authentications and Apostilles |
|---|---|
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 150470, Hartford, CT 06115-0470 |
| Phone | 860-509-6002 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (customer support) |
| Processing time (published) | Regular 5–7 business days; expedited within 24 hours |
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State — official apostille page (checked October 2026). Fees, hours and appointment rules change — confirm with the office before you send anything.
How long does a federal apostille take from Connecticut?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in ($399 non-Hague) |
What does a federal apostille cost from Connecticut?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
Connecticut — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Connecticut?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Connecticut Secretary of the State handles only Connecticut state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Connecticut state documents?
The Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford.
Which federal courts are in Connecticut?
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Do I need to visit an office in Connecticut?
No. We work with Connecticut clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.
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