Certificate of Nonexistence of Record (CNR) – Federal Apostille
A Certificate of Nonexistence of Record (CNR) is an official federal document confirming that a specific record does not exist in a U.S. government agency’s files. It is commonly issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is often required for dual citizenship applications, foreign probate matters, court proceedings, or immigration-related cases abroad.
Because it is a federal document, it must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. State-level apostilles are not valid for federal records.
If the destination country is a member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law Apostille Convention, an apostille is required. If not, embassy legalization may be necessary.
Expedited Federal Apostille Service
We provide expedited Federal Apostille services (10–12 business day delivery) for Certificates of Nonexistence of Record through the U.S. Department of State, including document review, federal processing, and secure return shipping.
