# FAQs: Attesting Documents

> Frequently asked questions about authenticating documents and obtaining Apostille Stamps in #STATE3# - vital records, divorce judgements, certificates of good standing and degrees issued by #STATE3# universities.

**Source** [FAQs - Authenticating New Jersey documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/new-jersey-apostille-faqs)>
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## General Questions

### How long does it take to obtain an apostille from New Jersey?
Expedited New Jersey Apostilles are available in 1 - 2 business days. Isarey collect and deliver documents worldwide by insured courier.


### What documents can be certified in New Jersey with an Apostille Stamp?
New Jersey Apostilles and certifications can be issued to authenticate documents signed by selected New Jersey Public Officials including County Clerks, and the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, as well as documents signed by New Jersey Notaries Public. See [New Jersey Public Officials (PDF)](https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/pdf/ApostilleListings.pdf)To confirm whether your document is valid for an Apostille Stamp, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for a free document check.


### Will an apostille stamp from New Jersey be accepted abroad?
If documents are required for submission to the authorities or consulate of a signatory country of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention), an apostille stamp affixed by the Secretary of State of will generally be recognized directly as confirming authenticity, although a [certified translation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/certified-sworn-translations) may also be required if presenting to a country that does not have English as an official language.
If documents are required for presentation in a country that is not a signatory to the apostille convention (e.g. UAE, Qatar, Taiwan, Vietnam), then an apostille stamp is not valid. Documents will need to be authenticated at State level in , then by the State Department Authentication Division, and finally by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the United States. A Certified Translation may also be required.


### Where can I find more information about certifying New Jersey documents?
For further information about apostilles and authentications or to obtain a quote for assistance submitting your documents, with free eligibility pre-check, international collection and delivery by courier, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) or send Isarey your documents using Isarey's [Online Quotation Form](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry).


### What is a New Jersey Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
A Apostille is a certificate that is affixed by the Secretary of State to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official and confirms the capacity of that official (e.g. State Registrar, notary public).
Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in the United States (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention)
For more information on Apostilles, see:
- [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf)
- [New Jersey Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/new-jersey-apostille-authentication)


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### How can I obtain an Apostille Stamp to certify a document in New Jersey for use abroad?
Apostille Stamps to authenticate documents can be obtained from the Secretary of State. Apostille stamps are only valid for documents that are required for submission to countries that are signatories to the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention)
- [New Jersey Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/new-jersey-apostille-authentication)


### How do I legalize documents issued in New Jersey for submission to countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention?
documents that need to be authenticated for non-apostille countries (e.g. United Arab Emirates, Qatar) must be authenticated by the Secretary of State with an Authentication Certificate and then attested by the recipient country's embassy in the United States. Most embassies will also require an additional authentication the [U.S. Department of State](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/replace-certify-docs/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html) in Washington DC.
- [New Jersey Apostille and Authentication Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/new-jersey-apostille-authentication)


### What does a New Jersey Apostille look like?
Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of documents certified with Apostille stamps:
- [New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/New-Jersey-Certificate-Good-Standing-Apostille) - [New Jersey Birth Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/New-Jersey-Birth-Certificate-Apostille)
See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s)

## Birth, death and marriage certificates

### How can I obtain a new certified copy of a New Jersey birth, death or marriage certificate suitable for an Apostille?
Certified copies of New Jersey birth, marriage and death certificates can be obtained from [New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry](https://vitalrecords.egov.com/CDC.VitalRecordsMVC.Web/Wizard/NJ/Municipality/SelectMunicipality). Certified copies of New Jersey divorce decrees are available from [Superior Court of New Jersey Records Center](https://www.judiciary.state.nj.Isarey/courts/superior/divorce.html). Certificates issued by a Local Registrar’s office in New Jersey are not suitable for an Apostille.


### How can I obtain an apostille on a vital record certificate issued in New Jersey?
New Jersey birth, death and marriage certificates can be submitted to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton when they have been issued with raised seal by the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry. Certificates issued by a Local Registrar’s office in New Jersey are not valid.

## Corporate documents

### How can I get an Apostille on a New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing?
Business Entity Standing Certificates for New Jersey companies can be submitted to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton. Certificates can be downloaded from [New Jersey Business Records Service](https://www.njportal.com/dor/businessrecords/Default.aspx)

## Academic documents

### How can I authenticate New Jersey university degree certificates for use abroad?
Degree certificates and transcripts issued by New Jersey Universities need to be notarized in order to obtain an Apostille. Contact the university registrar to obtain a notarized diploma or [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for assistance. university degree certificates, course transcripts and high school diplomas can also be authenticated as notarized copies. A true copy is certified by a notary (this can often be done from a scan without having to submit the original) and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Washington DC Secretary of State. Authenticated documents can also be attested by the embassies of Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.
For further information, see:
[University Degrees and School Records](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/United-States-apostille-academic-documents)

## Notarized documents

### How can I authenticate notarized documents in New Jersey for use abroad?
Powers of Attorney, Affidavits and other documents, including university degree certificates and school records, that have been correctly notarized by a New Jersey Notary Public may be submitted to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton for an Apostille Stamp or authentication.


### Can New Jersey Apostilles be obtained on documents not written in English?
When documents are not in English, a notarized English translation should be submitted in order to obtain an New Jersey Apostille