US Apostille Fee Lookup
Official fee and turnaround for every state. Compare two side by side.
US apostille fees are set by each issuing state and range from $1 in Michigan to $40 in Connecticut per document. Federal documents are $20 per document at the US Department of State. The table below lists the official fee, competent authority, and mail turnaround for all 55 jurisdictions, verified July 13, 2026.
How US apostille fees compare
Government fee only — excludes the certified copy and return shipping. Federal documents are $20 at the US Department of State.
Every state's apostille fee
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| State | Fee (USD) | Competent authority | Mail time | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $5 | Alabama Secretary of State, Authentication Division | 3–7 days | same-day |
| Alaska | $5 | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | 5–10 days | appointment |
| American Samoa | $0 | Territorial Registrar / Office of the Governor of American Samoa | 15–30 days | appointment |
| Arizona | $3 | Arizona Secretary of State | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Arkansas | $10 | Arkansas Secretary of State, Business & Commercial Services | 5–10 days | same-day |
| California | $20 | California Secretary of State | 10–15 days | same-day |
| Colorado | $5 | Colorado Secretary of State | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Connecticut | $40 | Connecticut Secretary of the State | 7–14 days | none |
| Delaware | $30 | Delaware Secretary of State | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Florida | $10 | Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations | 3–7 days | same-day |
| Georgia | $3 | Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) | 1–3 days | same-day |
| Guam | $0 | Office of the Governor of Guam / Department of Administration | 10–20 days | appointment |
| Hawaii | $3 | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | 7–10 days | dropoff |
| Idaho | $10 | Idaho Secretary of State | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Illinois | $2 | Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Indiana | $2 | Indiana Secretary of State | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Iowa | $5 | Iowa Secretary of State | 3–7 days | same-day |
| Kansas | $10 | Kansas Secretary of State | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Kentucky | $5 | Kentucky Secretary of State | 3–7 days | same-day |
| Louisiana | $20 | Louisiana Secretary of State, Commissions Division | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Maine | $10 | Maine Secretary of State | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Maryland | $5 | Maryland Secretary of State | 3–7 days | same-day |
| Massachusetts | $6 | Secretary of the Commonwealth, Commissions Section | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Michigan | $1 | Michigan Office of the Great Seal | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Minnesota | $5 | Minnesota Secretary of State | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Mississippi | $5 | Mississippi Secretary of State, Notary Division | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Missouri | $10 | Missouri Secretary of State, Commissions Division | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Montana | $10 | Montana Secretary of State, Notary & Certifications | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Nebraska | $10 | Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Nevada | $20 | Nevada Secretary of State | 5–10 days | appointment |
| New Hampshire | $10 | New Hampshire Secretary of State | 3–7 days | same-day |
| New Jersey | $25 | NJ Treasury, Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services | 12–20 days | none |
| New Mexico | $3 | New Mexico Secretary of State | 5–10 days | same-day |
| New York | $10 | New York Department of State, Apostille & Authentication Unit | 3–7 days | same-day |
| North Carolina | $10 | North Carolina Secretary of State, Authentication Office | 3–7 days | same-day |
| North Dakota | $10 | North Dakota Secretary of State | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Ohio | $5 | Ohio Secretary of State | 3–7 days | appointment |
| Oklahoma | $25 | Oklahoma Secretary of State, Certification Department | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Oregon | $10 | Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division | 3–7 days | same-day |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Commissions | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Puerto Rico | $0 | Puerto Rico Department of State | 10–20 days | appointment |
| Rhode Island | $5 | Rhode Island Department of State | 3–7 days | same-day |
| South Carolina | $5 | South Carolina Secretary of State | 5–10 days | same-day |
| South Dakota | $25 | South Dakota Secretary of State, Apostille Office | 5–10 days | none |
| Tennessee | $2 | Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services | 1–3 days | same-day |
| Texas | $15 | Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit | 10–15 days | same-day |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $0 | Office of the Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands | 10–20 days | appointment |
| Utah | $19 | Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor | 5–10 days | appointment |
| Vermont | $10 | Vermont State Archives & Records Administration | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Virginia | $10 | Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth | 5–10 days | none |
| Washington | $15 | Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities | 5–10 days | dropoff |
| Washington, D.C. | $15 | D.C. Office of Notary Commissions & Authentications | 5–10 days | same-day |
| West Virginia | $10 | West Virginia Secretary of State, Business Division | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Wisconsin | $10 | Wisconsin Secretary of State | 5–10 days | same-day |
| Wyoming | $20 | Wyoming Secretary of State | 5–10 days | appointment |
Frequently asked questions
＋How much does an apostille cost in the US?
The government fee is set by each state and ranges from $1 in Michigan to $40 in Connecticut. Federal documents cost $20 per document at the US Department of State. These are official fees, not what a private service charges.
＋Which state has the cheapest apostille?
Michigan charges $1 per document, the lowest official state fee in the country. Several states charge $2–$5. Fee is only part of the picture — processing time and walk-in availability differ widely.
＋Is the apostille fee the same for every document?
In most states, yes — it is a flat per-document fee. A few states waive fees for specific records (for example, some vital records) or add expedite charges. Any such note appears in the state's row and detail card.
＋Does the fee include shipping or the certified copy?
No. The fee is only for the apostille itself. You still pay separately for the certified copy from vital records or the court, and for your return shipping envelope.