Use Globeia's Trusted Service for US State Apostille

Los Angles San Francisco San Diego Sacramento

California Apostille

Capital

Sacramento

Apostille Authority

The California Secretary of State

Population

39.24 million

Per Capita Income

77,036 USD

Houston Dallas Austin San Antonio

Texas Apostille

Capital

Austin

Apostille Authority

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State

Population

29.53 million

Per Capita Income

62,586 USD

New York Apostille

Capital

Albany

Apostille Authority

New York State Department of State

Population

19.84 million

Per Capita Income

75,407 USD

Miami Orlando Tampa Jacksonville

Florida Apostille

Capital

Tallahassee

Apostille Authority

The Florida Secretary of State

Population

21.78 million

Per Capita Income

64,806 USD

Pennsylvania Apostille

Capital

Harrisburg

Apostille Authority

Bureau of Notaries, Commissions, and Legislation

Population

12.96 million

Per Capita Income

64,506 USD

Connecticut Apostille

Capital

Hartford

Apostille Authority

The Secretary of State

Population

3.606 million

Per Capita Income

82,983 USD

Washington DC

Washington Apostille

Capital

Olympia

Apostille Authority

Washington Secretary of State

Population

7.74 million

Per Capita Income

75,332 USD

Nevada Apostille

Capital

Carson City

Apostille Authority

The Office of Nevada Secretary of State

Population

3.14 million

Per Capita Income

62,058 USD

North Carolina Apostille

Capital

Raleigh

Apostille Authority

North Carolina Secretary of State

Population

10.55 million

Per Capita Income

58,109 USD

Michigan Apostille

Capital

Lansing

Apostille Authority

Michigan Secretary of State

Population

10.05 million

Per Capita Income

57,038 USD

Minnesota Apostille

Capital

Saint Paul

Apostille Authority

Minnesota Secretary of State

Population

5.70 million

Per Capita Income

44,947 USD

Georgia Apostille

Capital

Atlanta

Apostille Authority

Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority

Population

10.8 million

Per Capita Income

56,589 USD

South Carolina Apostille

Capital

Columbia

Apostille Authority

Secretary of State's Office

Population

5.191 million

Per Capita Income

53,618 USD

Virginia Apostille

Capital

Richmond

Apostille Authority

Virginia Secretary of State's Office

Population

8.64 million

Per Capita Income

81,794 USD

Ohio Apostille

Capital

Columbus

Apostille Authority

The Ohio Secretary of State

Population

11.78 million

Per Capita Income

57,777 USD

New Jersey Apostille

Capital

Trenton

Apostille Authority

Department of the Treasury

Population

9.26 million

Per Capita Income

77,199 USD

New Hampshire Apostille

Capital

Concord

Apostille Authority

New Hampshire Secretary of State

Population

1.38 million

Per Capita Income

73,910 USD

West Virginia Apostille

Capital

Columbus

Apostille Authority

West Virginia Secretary of State

Population

1.78 million

Per Capita Income

44,993 USD

Illinois Apostille

Capital

Charleston

Apostille Authority

Secretary of State - Business Services Department

Population

12.67 million

Per Capita Income

43,198 USD

New Mexico Apostille

Capital

Santa Fe

Apostille Authority

The Secretary of State's Office

Population

2.1 million

Per Capita Income

32,667 USD

Massachusetts Apostille

Capital

Boston

Apostille Authority

The Secretary of the Commonwealth's office

Population

6.9 million

Per Capita Income

53,513 USD

Indiana Apostille

Capital

Indianapolis

Apostille Authority

Indiana Secretary of State

Population

6.83 million

Per Capita Income

58,323 USD

Iowa Apostille

Capital

Des Moines

Apostille Authority

Iowa Secretary of State

Population

3.20 million

Per Capita Income

60,222 USD

Maryland Apostille

Capital

Annapolis

Apostille Authority

Maryland Secretary of State

Population

6.16 million

Per Capita Income

73,849 USD

Delaware Apostille

Capital

Dover

Apostille Authority

Delaware Secretary of State

Population

1.01 million

Per Capita Income

63,243 USD

Mississippi Apsotille

Capital

Jackson

Apostille Authority

Mississippi Secretary of State

Population

2.94 million

Per Capita Income

48,110 USD

Nebraska Apostille

Capital

Lincoln

Apostille Authority

Nebraska Secretary of State

Population

1.96 million

Per Capita Income

64,268 USD

Missouri Apostille

Capital

Jefferson City

Apostille Authority

Missouri Secretary of State

Population

6.17 million

Per Capita Income

57,818 USD

Idaho Apostile

Capital

Boise

Apostille Authority

Idaho Secretary of State

Population

1.93 million

Per Capita Income

54,537 USD

Arizona Apostille

Capital

Phoenix

Apostille Authority

Arizona Secretary of State

Population

7.35 million

Per Capita Income

61,652 USD

Colorado Apostille

Capital

Denver

Apostille Authority

Colorado Secretary of State

Population

5.84 million

Per Capita Income

75,722 USD

Arkansas Apostille

Capital

Little Rock

Apostille Authority

Arkansas Secretary of State

Population

3.04 million

Per Capita Income

52,618 USD

Alabama Apostille

Capital

Montgomery

Apostille Authority

Alabama Secretary of State

Population

5.07 million

Per Capita Income

50,916 USD

Montana Apostille

Capital

Helena

Apostille Authority

Montana Secretary of State

Population

1.12 million

Per Capita Income

60,984 USD

Alaska Apostille

Capital

Juneau

Apostille Authority

Office of the Lt. Governor

Population

733,583

Per Capita Income

68,635 USD

Kansas Apostille

Capital

Topeka

Apostille Authority

Kansas Secretary of State

Population

2.93 million

Per Capita Income

60,424 USD

Hawaii Apostille

Capital

Honolulu

Apostille Authority

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Hawaii

Population

1.44 million

Per Capita Income

61,779

Louisiana Apostille

Capital

Baton Rouge

Apostille Authority

Secretary of State's Commercial Division

Population

4.59 million

Per Capita Income

54,501 USD

North Dakota Apostille

Capital

Bismarck

Apostille Authority

North Dakota Secretary of State

Population

779,261

Per Capita Income

73,341 USD

Maine Apostille

Capital

Augusta

Apostille Authority

Maine Secretary of State

Population

1.38 million

Per Capita Income

60,599 USD

South Dakota Apostille

Capital

Pierre

Apostille Authority

The South Dakota Secretary of State

Population

0.9 million

Per Capita Income

68,176 USD

Oklahoma Apostille

Capital

Oklahoma City

Apostille Authority

The Oklahoma Secretary of State

Population

4 million

Per Capita Income

56,298 USD

Kentucky Apostille

Capital

Frankfort

Apostille Authority

Kentucky Secretary of State

Population

4.51 million

Per Capita Income

51,921 USD

Wyoming Apostille

Capital

Cheyenne

Apostille Authority

The Wyoming Secretary of State

Population

0.58 million

Per Capita Income

73,248 USD

Utah Apostille

Capital

Salt Lake City

Apostille Authority

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Population

3.3 million

Per Capita Income

37,023 USD

Tennessee Apostille

Capital

Nashville

Apostille Authority

The Tennessee Secretary of State

Population

7 million

Per Capita Income

58,292 USD

Wisconsin Apostille

Capital

Madison

Apostille Authority

The Wisconsin Secretary of State

Population

5.9 million

Per Capita Income

63,963 USD

Vermont Apostille

Capital

Montpelier

Apostille Authority

The Vermont Secretary of State

Population

0.6 million

Per Capita Income

63,039 USD

Rhode Island Apostille

Capital

Providence

Apostille Authority

The Rhode Island Department of State

Population

0.1 million

Per Capita Income

63,557 USD

Oregon Apostille

Capital

Salem

Apostille Authority

The Oregon Secretary of State

Population

4.2 million

Per Capita Income

62,303 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an apostille?

An apostille is an official certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document so it can be recognized in another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the signature, seal, or stamp on the document and not the content of the document itself.

How do I get an apostille in the USA?

The process depends on where your document was issued. State-issued documents are apostilled by the appropriate state authority, while eligible federal documents are authenticated through the U.S. Department of State. Globeia helps coordinate the correct process based on your document and destination country.

How much does a U.S. apostille cost?

The total cost depends on the document type, issuing state or federal authority, processing requirements, and whether you need additional services such as notarization, authentication, translation, or expedited handling. Globeia can provide the applicable service options based on your document.

How long does an apostille take in the USA?

Processing times vary by state, document type, submission method, and the government authority handling the request. Courier and mailing time may also affect the overall timeline. Any expedited option depends on availability from the relevant authority.

Can I get an apostille from a different state?

The apostille must be issued by the appropriate authority for the state connected to the document. You cannot simply choose another state because its processing is faster or more convenient. The correct authority depends on how and where the document was issued or notarized.

Which U.S. states provide apostille services?

All U.S. states have designated authorities or procedures for authenticating eligible documents for international use. Globeia provides dedicated information and service options for numerous states, including California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and others listed on this page.

What is the difference between an apostille and authentication?

An apostille is a simplified form of document authentication used between countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination country does not use the apostille system, the document may instead require authentication followed by embassy or consular legalization.

Do I need an apostille or embassy legalization?

That depends primarily on the country where your document will be used. Documents going to a Hague Apostille Convention country require an apostille. Documents intended for countries outside the Convention require authentication and additional embassy or consular legalization.

Can I get a birth certificate apostilled in the USA?

Yes. U.S. birth certificates may require certification and, depending on the state and document format, additional steps before an apostille can be issued. Globeia helps coordinate the required process with the appropriate state authority.

Can an FBI background check be apostilled?

Yes. An FBI Identity History Summary can be authenticated and apostilled for eligible international uses. Because it is a federal document, it follows the federal authentication process rather than a state apostille process. Globeia can coordinate the FBI apostille process through the appropriate U.S. federal authority.

U.S. State Apostille Services

Frequently Asked Questions