Federal vs. State: Connecticut Specifics

The Connecticut Secretary of the State in Hartford processes all apostille requests for documents originating in the Constitution State. Connecticut requires documents to be either certified copies from a state or town agency, or notarized by a Connecticut Notary Public or Commissioner of the Superior Court. A unique aspect of Connecticut's system is that vital records are maintained at the town level rather than through a centralized state office, meaning birth and marriage certificates must be obtained from the town clerk where the event was registered. Court documents require certification from the appropriate court clerk. Connecticut does not require additional county-level authentication for notarized documents.