Apostille of a Divorce Decree
A divorce decree is an official court record documenting the legal termination of a marriage.
Divorce decrees are commonly apostilled for use abroad in matters involving remarriage, citizenship, immigration, residency, inheritance, and other legal or personal-status proceedings.
We review the certified court record, issuing county, and destination requirements before processing to determine the appropriate authentication steps.
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Apostille Requirements for a New York City Divorce Decree
Divorce decrees are court-issued records, and the required authentication path may depend on the issuing county and the form of the certified copy. We review the decree before processing to confirm the appropriate steps.
Certified Copy Required
The decree should be an official certified copy issued by the court or County Clerk. Plain photocopies, scans, or unofficial reproductions generally cannot be submitted as the original court record.
Older Records May Differ
Older certified decrees may contain different seals, certification language, stamps, or signatures than newer copies. These differences do not necessarily make the document ineligible, but the record should be reviewed before submission.
Authentication Review
Depending on the issuing court, certification, and destination, additional authentication may be required before the document can be submitted for a New York apostille.
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Tell us where the divorce decree was issued and the country where it will be used. We’ll review the document requirements and provide the appropriate next steps and pricing.
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Have questions about apostilling your divorce decree? Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below.
Does my divorce decree need to be an updated copy?
We generally recommend submitting a recently issued certified copy for apostille, as some receiving authorities may require documents that were issued within a certain period of time.
Requirements ultimately depend on the country of destination and the authority receiving the document.
How long does the process take?
We offer a variety of standard and expedited processing options. Processing times largely depend on the state, county, or city where the divorce decree was issued and the authentication steps required for that record.
Request a quote and we can provide the expected timeframe and cost breakdown for your specific document.
Can I apostille a photocopy?
In some cases, we can apostille a photocopy through a notarized true-copy affidavit.
Before proceeding with this option, we strongly recommend confirming with the country of destination or receiving authority that a notarized-copy apostille will be accepted for your particular purpose.
Can you obtain a divorce decree on my behalf?
Yes. Global Apostille Group can assist with obtaining New York City divorce decrees on behalf of eligible clients.
Please contact us for more information so we can provide step-by-step instructions, required information, estimated processing time, and applicable fees.
Can you apostille divorce decrees from any state?
We coordinate apostille processing for eligible divorce decrees issued throughout most of the United States.
Visit our Apostille by State section to review the states we currently service and learn more about state-specific requirements.
Do I need to send in my original divorce decree?
In most cases, a certified copy of the divorce decree can be submitted for apostille rather than your personal original.
If your decree was issued outside New York City and we are unable to obtain the record on your behalf, you may request a certified copy from the appropriate County Clerk, Circuit Court, or other issuing court and mail the document directly to us for apostille processing.
In certain situations, a photocopy may also be processed through a notarized true-copy affidavit, subject to acceptance by the receiving authority.