Birth Certificate with Apostille: How to Get It and How Apostille de la Haya Can Help

If you’re searching for “birth certificate with apostille”, you likely need to present a U.S. birth certificate in another country — whether for immigration, marriage, dual citizenship, or school enrollment. But for it to be accepted abroad, the document must be apostilled under the Hague Convention of 1961.

In this article, we’ll explain what an apostille is, when it’s required, and how Apostille de la Haya can assist you through the entire process — from verifying your birth certificate to delivering the apostilled document to your door or abroad.

What Is a Birth Certificate with Apostille?

An apostille is an official certificate that verifies the authenticity of a public document — such as a birth certificate — for use in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Without an apostille, most international authorities won’t accept your U.S. birth certificate, even if it’s certified by a vital records office.

When Do You Need a Birth Certificate with Apostille?

You’ll typically need an apostilled birth certificate when:

• Getting married abroad
• Applying for dual citizenship
• Enrolling in foreign schools or universities
• Sponsoring a relative for immigration
• Filing for a visa or residency in another country
• Registering a child born in the U.S. with a foreign government

5 Key Tips for Getting a Birth Certificate with Apostille

1. Make sure it’s a certified long-form copy

Most foreign authorities require the “long-form” certified copy of the birth certificate — not a short or hospital version. This copy is issued by the Vital Records Office in the state where the person was born.

Tip: Not sure if your copy qualifies? Apostille de la Haya can review it and help you request the correct version.

2. Check if notarization is required (some states need it)

Some states allow direct apostille of the birth certificate. Others require notarization of the document or a sworn translation before proceeding.

We know the exact requirements for each U.S. state and can guide you step by step.

3. The apostille must be issued in the same state where the certificate was issued

It’s important to know that a birth certificate must be apostilled in the same U.S. state where it was originally issued. For example, if the certificate was issued in Florida, it must be apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State — not another state or a federal agency.

At Apostille de la Haya, we’re fully equipped to process apostilles for birth certificates from nearly all U.S. states, with the exception of New York and New Jersey, which have specific legal and administrative restrictions we currently do not handle. For all other states, we take care of the entire process on your behalf — saving you time and ensuring your documents are processed legally and correctly

4. You must have the original document to request an apostille

To request an apostille, you must provide the original certified birth certificate. At Apostille de la Haya, we offer two options:

1. You can ship your original document to our office, and we’ll handle the apostille from there.
2. Or, if you don’t have a certified copy, we can request one on your behalf as an optional service — saving you a trip to the vital records office.

We make it easy by coordinating everything from document retrieval to apostille delivery.

5. Need to use it abroad? Consider certified translation and international shipping

If the destination country doesn’t accept documents in English, a translation may be required alongside the apostille.

Why Choose Apostille de la Haya?

• Apostille experts for nearly all U.S. states, with the exception of New York and New Jersey
• Fast turnaround options available
• Legal, secure, and compliant service
• Bilingual support (English and Spanish)
• Original document handling and shipping
• Thousands of satisfied clients across the U.S. and abroad