Delaware documents are apostilled by the Delaware Division of Corporations, Department of State in Dover. If your document was issued in Delaware, or notarized by a notary commissioned in Delaware, that is the only office that can certify it, wherever you live now.
Delaware apostilles come from the Division of Corporations in Dover, and most of what passes through it is company paperwork. A Delaware LLC or corporation opening a bank account, registering a branch, or signing a contract abroad will usually need its formation documents or a good standing certificate apostilled.
One rule trips up corporate orders more than any other: every filed document must be certified on its own. A bundle certified under a single cover certification cannot be apostilled, so order the certified copies separately from the start.
We handle Delaware orders by mail from anywhere in the country, and a mobile notary can come to you anywhere in Delaware when a document needs signing first. The state fee is already inside our price, along with the submission and return shipping.
At a glance
Delaware documents we apostille most often
| Document | Where it comes from | Notarization |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Marriage certificate | The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Death certificate | The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Divorce decree | Clerk of the court that granted it | Not required, needs court seal |
| Power of attorney, affidavit | You | Required, Delaware notary |
| Diploma or transcript | Your school | Usually required |
| Company documents | DE Division of Corporations | Certified copies, or notarized if company-issued |
| FBI check, IRS, USCIS | Federal agency | Federal, goes to the U.S. Dept. of State |
Not sure which you have? Send it through the free review and we will tell you before you pay. No usable copy? We can order a certified copy.
Delaware-specific things worth knowing
- Certify each filed document separately. A one-cover certification of several filings is refused for apostille.
- Good standing certificates go stale. Many foreign banks and registries want one issued within the last few weeks, so we order it close to filing.
- Individuals pay less. Delaware caps the fee for a person requesting apostilles for their own non-commercial use, such as an adoption or custody case.
- The notary must be commissioned in Delaware. A document notarized across a state line goes to that state instead.
- Federal documents never go to DE Division of Corporations. An FBI background check, IRS letter or naturalization certificate is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. See federal apostille.
How it works
Step 1
Send us the document
Post the original in, book a mobile notary who comes to you anywhere in Delaware, or have us retrieve a certified copy.
Step 2
We check it first
We confirm the copy is certified, correctly sealed, and notarized where needed, before any state fee is paid.
Step 3
Apostille from DE Division of Corporations
We submit to Dover and pay the $30 state fee, which is already included in your price.
Step 4
Back to you
Shipped tracked and insured, or scanned and emailed as soon as it is issued.
Delaware Apostille: common questions
Who issues apostilles in Delaware?
The Delaware Division of Corporations, Department of State, in Dover. Documents issued in Delaware, or notarized by a Delaware notary, go there.
How much does a Delaware apostille cost?
The state charges $30 (expedited tiers available). Our price starts at $99 per document and already includes that fee, so there is nothing extra to pay the state. See pricing.
Does Delaware need a county certification first?
No. Delaware certifies its notaries and officials directly, so a correct document goes straight to the state.
My document is federal. Can Delaware apostille it?
No. An FBI background check, IRS letter, USCIS document or federal court record carries a federal signature, so it goes to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., whichever state you live in. See federal apostille.
I live outside Delaware. Can I still get a Delaware apostille?
Yes. The state that issued the document decides the office, not where you live. Post it to us from anywhere and we submit it in Dover.
Can you apostille documents for my Delaware company?
Yes. Certificates of formation, incorporation and good standing, and certified copies of other filings, all go to the Division of Corporations. We can order the certified copies too. See certified copies.
How long does a Delaware apostille take?
It depends on the state’s current queue plus shipping. See processing times for what we are seeing now, and ask about rush if you have a deadline.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
Delaware Division of Corporations, Department of State, apostilles · CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
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