Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that apostille and authentication services would be available by appointment starting 5 August 2025, initially on Tuesdays and Fridays, with online booking opening 25 July. Each person or company is limited to one appointment per day and 10 documents per transaction. Mail-in and walk-up service continued on the other weekdays.
Who it affects
Texans and businesses that need same-day apostilles in Austin.
What changes in practice
- Same-day in-person service can be reserved online rather than waiting in the walk-in line.
- Ten-document cap per appointment.
- Walk-in days were reduced; by 2026 appointments cover Tuesday through Thursday.
Source: Texas Secretary of State.
