• 5-7 BUSINESS DAY PROCESSING

• DIGITAL SCAN INCLUDED

• TRACKED SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

• Document Holders: Clients who already possess their original NYC Birth, Death, Marriage, or Divorce certificates and need them legalized for international use.

• Strategic Planners: Professionals with a 3–6 month lead time who want to avoid the standard government mail-in backlogs.

⚠️ Important: Do You Have the Correct "Long Form"?

• NYC Birth & Death Certificates: These must be the Long-Form (Vault Copy) and include the original Letter of Exemplification.

• Need the Correct Record? If you do not have these specific documents, please use our Managed NYC Vital Record Filing service. We will manage the complex government application to ensure the correct "Apostille-Ready" record is mailed directly to our NYC hub for immediate processing.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• No Notarization Required: Vital records are government-issued and do not require notarization. They move directly to our hand-carried authentication chain.

• Bypassing the Backlog: We hand-carry your original records to the NYC County Clerk and Secretary of State, skipping the mail-in queue.

• Expert Pre-Audit: We verify your record’s "Apostille-Ready" status the moment it arrives at our facility to prevent government rejections.

Your Managed Proxy Package Includes:

• Professional Proxy Submission: Hand-carried delivery to NYC government offices, bypassing months of standard mailing delays.

• Reliable Turnaround: 5-7 business day processing window from the date of physical document receipt at our NYC facility.

• All-Inclusive Filing Fees: Covers all NYC County Clerk and New York Secretary of State authentication charges.

• High-Resolution Digital Scan: Secure digital delivery of your authenticated records by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of completion.

• Complimentary Shipping: Includes tracked 2-to-3 day domestic return shipping.

Logistics: Tracked 2-to-3 day priority shipping is included. Priority Overnight or Global Courier upgrades are available at a supplemental rate. Digital scan guaranteed by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of processing.

• 48–72 HOUR PRIORITY PROCESSING

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED

• 8:00 PM EST DIGITAL SCAN GUARANTEED

• TRACKED GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

Visa & Residency Applicants: Professionals with upcoming consulate deadlines requiring legalized Marriage or Divorce status without the "Elite" emergency premium.

International Legal Matters: Clients settling overseas estates or legal disputes requiring authenticated NYC court records within a managed 3-day window.

Planned Weddings Abroad: Couples marrying in Spain, Mexico, or Italy who need a recently issued, Apostilled "Single Status" or Divorce record for their dossier.

Career Relocations: Professionals moving abroad who need to prove familial status or marital history to foreign HR departments reliably.

Engineered for reliability, our 48–72 hour "Priority Suite" ensures your Marriage or Divorce records are retrieved and legalized with surgical efficiency. We act as your professional proxy to bypass months of mail-in backlogs.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

Expert Proxy Access: We bypass the government mail-in backlog with in-person retrieval from NYC Clerks within 48–72 hours of our secured appointment.

Zero-Travel Solution: We act as your physical proxy in New York City while you remain abroad.

All-Inclusive: Includes the required Bilingual Drafting, RON Notarization ($50+ value), and International Shipping ($100+ value).

The Complete Chain of Custody: We physically retrieve your record, hand-carry it for County Certification, and present it for the official Gold Seal Apostille.

Digital-First: Use your high-res scan to start processing while the original is in transit.

Your Premium Bundle Includes:

In-Person Retrieval: Certified record pickup (NYC City Clerk or Supreme Court).

Extended/Exemplified Documents: Guaranteed correct versions for foreign use.

Bilingual Drafting: Provision of the English/Spanish "Single Status" template.

Instant Authentication: Hand-carried for Mandatory County and State Gold Seal.

Legal Execution (RON): Includes session to execute the POA or Affidavit. Note: Must be completed prior to appointment date.

Family Rate: Additional records retrieved in the same mission: $295/doc.

Logistics: Tracked 2-3 day priority shipping. Digital scan by 8:00 PM EST on day of processing.

IMPORTANT: Divorce retrieval is subject to a 2-week court processing period for Exemplified records. Our timeline begins once the Court notifies us of pickup availability.

Divorce Decree retrieval requires the specific Index Number. If you do not have this, a record search will be required.

• 5-7 BUSINESS DAY RETRIEVAL

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED

• DIGITAL SCAN INCLUDED

• GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?:

• Strategic Expats: Professionals planning a relocation who need legalized Birth, Marriage, or Divorce records without the stress of a 90-day government mail-in backlog.

• Family Archivists: Those gathering a large volume of genealogical or ancestry documents for dual citizenship applications (Italy, Ireland, etc.) who require professional certification but aren't in an emergency.

• Property & Estate Planners: Individuals managing overseas real estate or probate matters who need "Apostille-Ready" certified copies of New York records for future legal proceedings. 

• Time-Conscious Professionals: Global citizens who want the Maxwell Standard of professional oversight and "Chain of Custody" management.

Our most popular strategic tier for clients requiring certified replacement vital records from Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties. This managed solution is designed for those who require professional oversight but do not have an immediate emergency. We act as your authorized proxy to navigate the local and state authentication chain.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• Reliable Speed: We bypass the government mail-in backlog. Even our standard service is weeks/months faster than mailing a request to the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.

• The Complete Chain of Custody: We don't just "order" the paper. We physically retrieve it, take it to the mandatory County Clerk for certification, and then to the Secretary of State for the final Gold Seal.

• Zero-Travel Solution: We act as your physical proxy in the New York suburbs so you don't have to fly back to the U.S. to visit Town Halls or County Clerks in person.

• All-Inclusive: No hidden fees for the required POA Notarization or International Shipping.

• Digital-First: Use your high-res scan to start your processing while the original is in transit.

Your Standard Package Includes:

• Authorized Proxy Retrieval: Retrieval of your Certified Transcript/Record from the local Registrar.

• Two-Step Authentication: Mandatory County Clerk Certification and the NYS Secretary of State Apostille.

• Digital Delivery: High-resolution scan delivered via secure portal.

• Complimentary Express Shipping: Tracked 2-to-3 day domestic or priority international return shipping included.

• Legal Execution (RON): Includes a complimentary RON session to execute the Limited Power of Attorney (POA).

• Family Rate: Additional records retrieved in the same mission: $95/doc.

Note: Travel surcharge applies for distance from NYC.

Logistics: Tracked 2-to-3 day priority shipping is included. Priority Overnight or Global Courier upgrades available at a supplemental rate. Digital scan guaranteed by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of processing.

• SAME-DAY HAND-CARRY GUARANTEED

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED

• 8:00 PM EST DIGITAL SCAN GUARANTEED

• TRACKED GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

• Urgent Visa & Residency Applicants: Professionals with approaching consulate deadlines requiring immediate, legalized Marriage or Divorce status.

• International Legal Deadlines: Clients settling overseas estates requiring authenticated NYC court records within a tight window.

• Last-Minute Wedding Planners: Couples marrying abroad needing a recently issued, Apostilled "Single Status" or Divorce record.

• Critical Career Moves: Relocating professionals proving familial history to foreign HR departments immediately.

Engineered for critical deadlines, our same-day "Speed Suite" ensures your Divorce records are retrieved and legalized with surgical efficiency. We act as your priority proxy to bypass months of mail-in backlogs.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• Expert Proxy Access: We bypass the government mail-in backlog with in-person retrieval from NYC Clerks the same-day of your secured appointment.

• Zero-Travel Solution: We act as your physical proxy in New York City while you remain abroad.

• All-Inclusive: Includes the required Bilingual Drafting, RON Notarization ($50+ value), and International Shipping ($100+ value).

• The Complete Chain of Custody: We physically retrieve your record, hand-carry it for County Certification, and present it for the official Gold Seal Apostille.

• Digital-First: Use your high-res scan to start processing while the original is in transit.

Your Premium Bundle Includes:

• In-Person Retrieval: Certified record pickup (NYC City Clerk or Supreme Court).

• Extended/Exemplified Documents: Guaranteed correct versions for foreign use.

• Bilingual Drafting: Provision of the English/Spanish "Single Status" template.

• Instant Authentication: Hand-carried for Mandatory County and State Gold Seal.

• Legal Execution (RON): Includes session to execute the POA or Affidavit. Note: Must be completed prior to appointment date.

• Family Rate: Additional records retrieved in the same mission: $95/doc.

• Logistics: Tracked 2-3 day priority shipping. Digital scan by 8:00 PM EST on day of processing.

IMPORTANT: Divorce retrieval is subject to a 2-week court processing period for Exemplified records. Our timeline begins once the Court notifies us of pickup availability.

Divorce Decree retrieval requires the specific Index Number. If you do not have this, a record search will be required.

• 7–14 BUSINESS DAY RETRIEVAL

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED

• DIGITAL SCAN INCLUDED

• GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

• International Educators: Teachers applying for a Spain Student Visa (Language Assistant/Auxiliares programs) or professional work visas in the UAE, Vietnam, or China. 

• Licensed Professionals: Educators needing to legalize their NYS Initial or Professional Teaching Certificates issued by the Office of Teaching Initiatives. 

• ESL/EFL Teachers: Anyone moving abroad with a TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certificate that must be authenticated in the jurisdiction where it was issued. 

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• Multi-Tier Coordination: Professional credentials often require distinct paths. A state license may need verification from Albany, while a TEFL certificate requires notarization from the private institution that issued it. We manage all tiers simultaneously. 

• The "Chain of Legality" Expert: We ensure your professional qualifications meet the strict 2026 ministerial standards, including the mandatory Translator’s Affidavit for foreign education departments. 

• Surgical Precision: Due to the intensive coordination required with state licensing departments and private certifiers, we limit this service to three (3) active files per week to ensure 100% compliance.

Your Professional Package Includes:

• Credential Proxy Retrieval: Authorized retrieval of NYS teaching certifications or official license verifications from the appropriate state authority. 

• TESOL/TEFL Authentication: We facilitate the notarization and authentication of your specialized teaching certificates through the correct jurisdictional channels. 

• Multi-Tier Authentication: Includes the primary NYC/NYS Apostille or federal-level legalization required for professional use abroad. 

• Institutional Liaison: We act as your physical proxy to navigate the "Registrar-to-Apostille" pipeline, ensuring all hand-signed certifications are mission-ready.

• Legal Execution (RON): Includes a complimentary RON session to execute any required Power of Attorney (POA) or Authorization letters. 

• Family Rate: Additional professional credentials (e.g., a spouse's license) processed in the same window: $295/doc.

Logistics: Turnaround is approximately 7–14 business days, subject to state department processing times. Tracked 2-to-3 day priority shipping is included.

• SAME-DAY HAND-CARRY GUARANTEED

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED (2 signatures included, additional signatures are $10 per seal)

• 8:00 PM EST DIGITAL SCAN GUARANTEED

• TRACKED GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

• Strategic Expatriates: Professionals planning an international move in the next 3–6 months who want to secure their legalized marriage or divorce records early without the stress of a government backlog.

• Residency & Visa Renewals: Global citizens already living abroad who need to update their legal status and require a reliable, professional link back to the New York City Clerks.

• Property & Estate Planners: Individuals managing overseas real estate or probate matters who need "Apostille-Ready" certified copies of NYC records for future legal proceedings.

• Time-Conscious Professionals: Clients who want the Maxwell Standard of professional oversight and "Chain of Custody" management who don’t have an immediate need.

Our most popular managed solution for clients requiring professional oversight without an immediate emergency. We act as your authorized proxy to navigate the NYC and State authentication chain, ensuring your records are mission-ready while you remain abroad.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• Expert Proxy Access:We bypass the government mail-in backlog with in-person retrieval from NYC Clerks the same-day of our secured in-person appointment and completed authorization. Divorce records are subject to a mandatory 2-week court processing period for Exemplified records.

• All-Inclusive: Includes the required POA Notarization ($50+ value) and International Shipping ($100+ value).

• The Complete Chain of Custody: We don't just "order" the paper. Our agents physically retrieve your record at the source, hand-carry it to the mandatory County Clerk for signature certification, and finally present it to the Secretary of State for the official Gold Seal Apostille.

• Zero-Travel Solution: Eliminate the need for expensive international flights and frustrating days spent in Manhattan government offices. We act as your physical proxy in New York City while you remain in the comfort of your home abroad.

• Digital-First: Use your high-res scan to start your processing while the original is in transit.

Your Premium Bundle Includes:

• In-Person Retrieval: Certified record pickup from the NYC City Clerk or County Clerk.

• Extended Certificate for Foreign Use.

• Instant Authentication: Hand-carried for Mandatory County Certification and the NYS Secretary of State Apostille.

• Legal Execution (RON): Includes a complimentary RON session to execute the Limited Power of Attorney (POA) required for our staff to access your records. (2 signatures included, additionalsignatures are $10 per seal).

• Family Rate: Additional records retrieved in the same mission: $95/doc.

Logistics: Tracked 2-to-3 day priority shipping is included. Priority Overnight or Global Courier upgrades are available at a supplemental rate. Digital scan guaranteed by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of processing.

IMPORTANT: NYC Marriage Record appointments are currently 2 weeks out. Our 'Priority' timeline (Same-Day/48-72 hours) begins once the appointment for the Extended Certificate is completed.

IMPORTANT: Divorce Decree retrieval is subject to a mandatory 2-week Court Clerk processing period for Exemplified records. Our 'Priority' timeline (Same-Day/48-72 hours) begins once the Court Clerk notifies us that your Exemplified record is ready for physical pickup.

Divorce Decree retrieval requires the specific Index Number. If you do not have this, a record search will be required.

Don't wait for mail-in processing, we are booking slots now, secure your spot in the Manhattan queue today.

• 48-72 HOUR HAND-CARRY GUARANTEED

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED (2 signatures included, additional signatures $10 per seal)

• 8:00 PM ET DIGITAL SCAN GUARANTEED

• TRACKED GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Strategic Service?

• Planned International Relocations: Professionals moving abroad in the next 30–60 days who need their Marriage Certificate or Divorce Decree legalized without the stress of a government backlog wait.

• Dual Citizenship Applicants: Families gathering records for European or Latin American ancestry applications who have an upcoming consulate appointment and require "Apostille-Ready" certified copies.

• Overseas Property Buyers: Investors who need to prove marital status or provide a legalized Power of Attorney to close on a foreign real estate transaction. 

• Expats Renewing Visas: Global citizens already living abroad who need to update their residency status and require a fast, reliable link back to the New York City Clerks.

The premier strategic tier for legal filings without immediate need. For clients requiring certified Marriage or Divorce records, we act as your priority proxy to physically retrieve your documents from the NYC Clerks and hand-carry them through the mandatory authentication chain, bypassing months of mail-in backlogs.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• Expert Proxy Access:We bypass the government mail-in backlog with in-person retrieval from NYC Clerks the same-day of our secured in-person appointment and completed authorization. Divorce records are subject to a mandatory 2-week court processing period for Exemplified records.

• Zero-Travel Solution: Eliminate the need for expensive international flights and frustrating days spent in Manhattan government offices. We act as your physical proxy in New York City while you remain in the comfort of your home abroad.

• All-Inclusive: Includes the required POA Notarization ($50+ value) and International Shipping ($100+ value).

• The Complete Chain of Custody: We don't just "order" the paper. Our agents physically retrieve your record at the source, hand-carry it to the mandatory County Clerk for signature certification, and finally present it to the Secretary of State for the official Gold Seal.

• Digital-First: Use your high-res scan to start your processing while the original is in transit.

Your Premium Bundle Includes:

• In-Person Retrieval: Certified record pickup from the NYC City Clerk or County Clerk.

• Extended Certificate for Foreign Use.

• Instant Authentication: Hand-carried for Mandatory County Certification and the NYS Secretary of State Apostille.

• Legal Execution (RON): Includes a complimentary RON session to execute the Limited Power of Attorney (POA) required for our staff to access your records. (2 signatures included, additional signatures $10 per seal)

• Family Rate: Additional records retrieved in the same mission: $295/doc.

Logistics: Tracked 2-to-3 day priority shipping is included. Priority Overnight or Global Courier upgrades are available at a supplemental rate. Digital scan guaranteed by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of processing.

IMPORTANT: NYC Marriage Record appointments are currently 2 weeks out. Our 'Priority' timeline (Same-Day/48-72 hours) begins once the appointment for the Extended Certificate is completed.

IMPORTANT: Divorce Decree retrieval is subject to a mandatory 2-week Court Clerk processing period for Exemplified records. Our 'Priority' timeline (Same-Day/48-72 hours) begins once the Court Clerk notifies us that your Exemplified record is ready for physical pickup.

Divorce Decree retrieval requires the specific Index Number. If you do not have this, a record search will be required.

Don't wait for mail-in processing, we are booking slots now, secure your spot in the Manhattan queue today.

• 72-HOUR PROXY RETRIEVAL

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED

• SAME-DAY DIGITAL SCAN

• GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

• Expats Lacking Original Records: Professionals already living abroad who realized their original birth or marriage certificate is lost, damaged, or not the version required by their host country.

• Dual Citizenship Seekers: Individuals applying for Italian, Irish, or Polish citizenship who need "Apostille-Ready" certified copies of ancestral records from Long Island or Westchester.

• International Marriage Applicants: Couples planning a wedding abroad who need a recently issued, legalized "Single Status" or Divorce Decree to satisfy foreign marriage laws.

• Urgent Estate Settlers: Family members settling an overseas inheritance who must provide legalized death certificates or kinship records to foreign probate courts immediately.

The absolute pinnacle of document mobility for clients requiring new or certified replacement vital records from Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties. We provide a dedicated proxy to physically retrieve your records and hand-carry them through the mandatory County and State authentication chain.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• Expert Proxy Access:The Zero-Travel Solution. We act as your physical proxy in New York so you don't have to fly back to the U.S. to visit Town Halls or County Clerks in person. We use a notarized Power of Attorney to act on your behalf, bypassing the mail-in backlog.

• All-Inclusive: No hidden fees for the required POA Notarization ($50+ value) or International Shipping ($100+ value).

• Surgical Precision: Our dedicated field proxy personally oversees the County Clerk → Secretary of State chain, catching any clerical errors at the window to prevent a rejection.

• Digital-First: Use your high-res scan to start your processing while the original is in transit.

Your Premium Bundle Includes:

• Certified Proxy Retrieval: We physically visit the Town or City Clerk to secure your Certified Transcript/Record.

• Two-Step Authentication: Hand-carried to the County Clerk for Mandatory Certification and the Secretary of State for the final Apostille (Gold Seal).

• High-Resolution Digital Scan: Delivered via secure portal by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of authentication.

• Complimentary Express Shipping: Tracked 2-to-3 day domestic or priority international return shipping included.

• Legal Execution (RON): Includes a complimentary RON session to execute the Limited Power of Attorney (POA) required for our runner to access your records.

• Family Rate: Additional records retrieved in the same mission: $95/doc.

• Concierge Exclusivity: Strictly limited daily slots (Tues–Thurs) to ensure 1:1 attention.

Note: Travel surcharge applies for distance from NYC.

Logistics: Tracked 2-to-3 day priority shipping is included. Priority Overnight or Global Courier upgrades available at a supplemental rate. Digital scan guaranteed by 8:00 p.m. EST on the day of processing.

• 7–14 BUSINESS DAY RETRIEVAL

• SECURE RON SESSION INCLUDED

• DIGITAL SCAN INCLUDED

• GLOBAL SHIPPING INCLUDED

Who Needs This Service?

• International Educators: Teachers applying for QTS (UK), UAE teaching licenses, or international school positions requiring legalized credentials.

• Global Professionals: Doctors, engineers, and executives who must prove their NY-based educational history (NYU, Columbia, CUNY, etc.) for foreign work visas.

• Alumni Abroad: Anyone who cannot return to New York in person and needs a professional proxy to manage the physical "Registrar-to-Apostille" pipeline.

Why this is the Maxwell Standard:

• On-Campus Coordination: We don't just "order" a copy. We physically visit the University Registrar to secure the mandatory hand-signed certification and ensure the school's notary public authenticates the official's signature correctly.

• The Multi-Step Authentication: Educational documents must be certified by a school official, notarized, and then verified by the specific County Clerk where that notary is qualified. We manage all three steps for you.

• Strategic Oversight: Due to the intensive on-campus coordination and travel required across the NYC boroughs, we limit this service to three (3) active files per week to maintain the Maxwell Standard of 1:1 file management.

Your Executive Package Includes:

• Campus Registrar Liaison: Physical proxy at the University Registrar’s office for hand-signed certification and on-campus notarization.

• Institutional Proxy Coordination: Includes a secure RON session for the Limited Power of Attorney (POA) or FERPA Consent required to release your records.

• County Clerk Authentication: Hand-carry of the notarized record to the appropriate County Clerk for signature verification.

• Digital-First Delivery: High-resolution digital scans delivered by 8:00 p.m. EST upon acquisition.

• Global Priority Shipping: Includes tracked 2-to-3 day domestic or priority international return shipping.

Institutional Processing Notice: While we provide priority field oversight, Maxwell & Co. is not responsible for internal university delays or Registrar backlogs.