If you have a document that will be used in another country, it may be necessary to have it apostilled. This requirement is established by the organization receiving the foreign documents.   As defined by the NYS DoS, an apostille is an authentication of a public document issued according to the 1961 Hague Convention. Other signatory countries can recognize public documents issued by a signatory country if an Apostille authenticates such documents. Here’s a link to the list of signatory countries that are members of the Hague Convention.  If you need an apostille for your certified translation, you must have it notarized before forwarding it to the Department of State to get the apostille. Be mindful that the entire process, from notarization to apostille, must be done within the same state where the notarization occurred.