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Apostille for Birth Certificates

Apostille for Birth Certificate | Philadelphia PA & NJ | Mail-In Service

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Need an apostille for a birth certificate? Fast, clear process for PA/NJ and nationwide mail-in. Get a quote, submit documents, and receive tracked return shipping.​

If you need to use a U.S. birth certificate in another country, you may need an apostille (or authentication/legalization for non-Hague countries). We help you confirm the correct process, prepare your submission, and return your documents with tracked shipping.

When you need an apostille for a birth certificate

  • Dual citizenship

  • Marriage abroad

  • Immigration/residency

  • International school enrollment

  • Work/visa requirements

Apostille vs. Authentication (Non-Hague)

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  • Hague countries → apostille is usually sufficient

  • Non-Hague countries → may require additional steps (authentication + embassy legalization)

Hague

Non-Hague

What we need from you

  1. Destination country

  2. Issuing state (where the birth certificate was issued)

  3. Your timeline (standard vs rush, if you offer rush)

  4. The certified copy of the birth certificate (not a photocopy)

Ready for a quote?

Submit your details and we’ll reply with pricing and next steps.

Certified copy requirements (very important)

  1. Most states require a certified copy issued by Vital Records (long form vs short form depends on country—when in doubt, use long form if available).

  2. Photocopies usually cannot be apostilled.

  3. If your certificate is laminated or damaged, it may be rejected.

How the process works

  1. Submit the intake form (1–2 minutes)

  2. We confirm requirements and send a quote

  3. You drop off or mail documents (instructions provided)

  4. We process and track your request

  5. You receive completed documents with tracking

Turnaround and pricing

  1. Pricing depends on document type, issuing state, destination country, and turnaround.

  2. Most clients receive a quote the same day.

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