Apostille

Step 1: Registrar's Office – Verifying and Notarizing Official Documents

Use the appropriate methods below to obtain your documents:

• Transcripts – see instructions for requesting an official transcript.
• Diploma – use one of the following methods:
  • See instructions for requesting a replacement diploma.
  • Send a clear copy of your diploma that we can certify as a true copy.

Step 2: Ulster County Clerk – Certifying the Notary

We will forward the documents to the Ulster County Clerk.

• Please send us a check made payable to the Ulster County Clerk.
• The Ulster County Clerk charges $3.00 per document.
• A phone number must be included on the check.

Step 3: New York State Department of State – Apostille or Certificate of Authentication

If you wish for us to send the certified documents to the NYSDOS for processing, you will need to send us the following:

1. A completed Apostille/Certification of Authentication Request Form, available on the NYSDOS website.
2. Payment as outlined on the NYS form, $10.00 per document.
3. A self-addressed and stamped envelope for the NYSDOS to send the final document, as indicated on their form.