Apostille in USA is an independent reference portal about the authentication of U.S. documents for use abroad. It covers every state competent authority, the federal Office of Authentications, the documents people most often need to apostille, and the requirements of the countries they send them to.
What this site is
- A directory of official apostille offices with fees, addresses, processing times and document rules drawn from their published pages.
- Plain-language guides to the process, written for people filing on their own.
- A record of changes — accessions, electronic apostilles, office moves — that affect U.S. document holders.
What this site is not
- It is not a government agency and has no connection to the U.S. Department of State or any Secretary of State.
- It does not process apostilles, accept documents or take orders.
- It does not give legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the issuing authority before filing.
How pages are maintained
Every state, federal and country page lists the official sources it was built from and the month it was last reviewed. See the editorial policy.
Links to services
Some pages mention services that file documents on a person's behalf. They are provided as options for readers who cannot file themselves; the apostille is always issued by the government office, and nothing on this site should be read as an endorsement of any provider.