Official Apostille Updates | NY International Notary

Official Apostille Updates Hub

This page centralizes official sources for apostille and legalization requirements. Use it to verify current rules before filing.

Last reviewed: February 15, 2026.

U.S. and Global Baseline Sources

NY Department of State (Apostille / Authentication)

U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications)

travel.state.gov

HCCH Apostille Section (Convention, authorities, status)

HCCH Authorities by Party (competent authority directory)

Country Update Sources

Ukraine: Ministry of Education Apostille

Ukraine: Apostille process reference (Kyiv city portal)

kyivcity.gov.ua

Russia: Legalization and apostille guidance

Belarus: verify current competent authorities in HCCH list

Kazakhstan: eGov apostille guidance

Kazakhstan Consulate (NY): legalization and Hague guidance

Moldova: Apostille and superlegalization

Israel Consulate (NY): consular certification info

embassies.gov.il

Quick Verification Checklist

Confirm destination country is in Hague Apostille Convention list.
Confirm issuing authority and required competent authority chain.
Check whether translation/certified translation is required by receiving authority.
Check current fee and processing timeline on official site before payment.
Re-check requirements immediately before submission (rules can change).