South Florida Apostille Services
Hours 9am-6pm. Mon-Fri.
We apostille New Jersey birth certificates for use in countries around the world — for dual citizenship, marriage abroad, foreign residency, immigration filings, and more. Handled entirely for you, from anywhere in the U.S.
Why a New Jersey Birth Certificate Can't Be Apostilled Anywhere Else
If you were born in New Jersey and need your birth certificate recognized in another country, it must be apostilled by the State of New Jersey — no matter where you live now. Florida can't apostille a New Jersey birth certificate, and New Jersey can't apostille a Florida one. Every state apostilles its own documents, and New Jersey's process runs through one specific state office that isn't the one most websites point you to. It's a process that trips up many people who try to handle it themselves — New Jersey has strict requirements for what it will accept, and documents that don't meet them are rejected.
That's where we come in. You send us your certified New Jersey birth certificate, we manage the entire apostille process with the State of New Jersey, and your document comes back ready to use abroad.
What We Do
We manage the complete apostille process with the State of New Jersey on your behalf. Before anything is submitted, we review your document to confirm it's one New Jersey will accept — catching the issues that cause rejections and delays. We then handle the submission, monitor its progress, and return your completed apostilled birth certificate to you, anywhere in the U.S.
What You'll Need to Get Started
You'll need a certified copy of your New Jersey birth certificate issued by the state's vital records office. A photocopy or a hospital "souvenir" certificate cannot be apostilled — it must be a certified copy bearing the issuing official's signature.
If you don't have one, you can order online through VitalChek (vitalchek.com) — the official online ordering service used by many state and county vital records offices. This is often the fastest option, and a convenient choice if you no longer live in New Jersey. You can have the certified copy mailed to you, or sent directly to us. If you're not sure which certificate type to order, contact us first — we'll tell you exactly what to request.
New Jersey Birth Certificate Apostille Pricing
Service Price Use Case
Apostille (Hague Convention countries) $325 first document For countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention
Authentication (non-Hague countries) $425 first document For countries that are not party to the Hague Convention
Each additional document $125 Any additional
document on the same
order
For non-Hague countries, additional charges may apply.
Pricing covers your first document — $325 for a Hague apostille or $425 for non-Hague authentication. Each additional document on the same order is $125. Not sure whether your destination country is a Hague member? Contact us and we'll confirm before you order.
How Long It Takes
Hague apostille — choose the turnaround that fits your timeline:
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Standard — 7–9 business days
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Express — 4–6 business days (contact us for express pricing)
Non-Hague authentication — 5+ weeks. Authentication for non-Hague countries involves additional steps, which extend the timeline.
All turnaround times begin once we receive your certified physical document. Business days exclude holidays and weekends.
Our Simple Order Process
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Place your order online or by phone. You'll receive an order confirmation email.
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Send us a scan or photo of your certified New Jersey birth certificate by replying to that email, so we can review it for completeness.
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Send us your physical certified copy.
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We submit it for processing with the State of New Jersey.
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We return your completed, apostilled document to you, anywhere in the U.S.
That's it — we handle the government process from start to finish.
Why Clients Choose South Florida Apostille Services
✅ Hundreds of apostilles successfully completed since 2022
✅ Birth certificates from any U.S. state accepted — New Jersey, Florida, and beyond
✅ Nationwide service — we work with clients across all 50 states and U.S. territories
✅ Document review before submission to help prevent common errors that cause rejections
✅ Express processing available for Hague countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to live in New Jersey to use this service?
A: No. Most of our New Jersey apostille clients live in Florida, elsewhere in the U.S., or overseas. You never need to travel to New Jersey or deal with the state office yourself.
Q: Why can't Florida apostille my New Jersey birth certificate?
A: Each state can only apostille documents issued within that state. A New Jersey birth certificate must go through the State of New Jersey — we manage that process for you.
Q: Can I use a hospital birth certificate or a photocopy?
A: No. Only a certified copy issued by the state's vital records office can be apostilled. If you need one, VitalChek (vitalchek.com) is the official online ordering service.
Q: How do I know if I need an apostille or an authentication?
A: It depends on the destination country. Apostilles are for Hague Convention countries; authentication is for countries that are not members. If you're unsure, contact us and we'll confirm.
Q: Do you handle birth certificates from other states too?
A: Yes — we apostille certified birth certificates issued by any U.S. state. See our Florida birth certificate apostille page, or contact us about any other state.
Ready to Apostille Your New Jersey Birth Certificate?
Our team is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm EST. Call us, order online, or send a message with any questions about your documents.
📞 800-208-2128
📧 info@southfloridaapostilleservices.com
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