Notary public & apostille in Astoria, Queens
Documents notarized properly the first time, including power of attorney forms and documents headed abroad that need an apostille.
What's included
Document notarization
Acknowledgments, witnessed signatures and sworn statements for personal and business documents.
Power of attorney
Notarization of New York power of attorney forms, which must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public to be valid.
Apostille assistance
For documents going to countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. We notarize your document and explain each step to get the apostille.
How an apostille works in New York
An apostille is a certificate that lets a public document be recognized in another country that belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention. It's often needed for documents used abroad, like a power of attorney for property back home, school records or business papers.
For a document notarized in New York, the process usually has three steps: the document is notarized, the county clerk where the notary is qualified certifies the notary's signature, and the New York Department of State then issues the apostille.
Federal documents, such as an FBI background check, go through the U.S. Department of State instead. Countries outside the convention use a different process called legalization, usually through their consulate.
How it works
Call ahead
Tell us what you need notarized and whether it's going abroad, so we can make sure you bring everything.
Bring ID and the document
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the document, unsigned.
Sign in person
Everyone who signs must be present and sign in front of the notary.
Next steps for abroad
If you need an apostille, we explain the county clerk and Department of State steps that follow.
Notary questions
Anything else? Give us a call and we'll walk you through it.
What do I need to get a document notarized?
Bring the document unsigned and a valid government-issued photo ID. Everyone who signs needs to be present in person.
What is an apostille?
An apostille certifies a public or notarized document so it is accepted in another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. We help you prepare documents for apostille.
Can a notary give legal advice or prepare my documents?
No. A New York notary public who isn't an attorney can't give legal advice or draft legal documents. If you're not sure which form you need, ask the agency or attorney who requested it.
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