State apostille index

Documents issued by a state or notarized in a state (birth certificates, notarized affidavits, state court records, diplomas notarized locally) are apostilled by that state's competent authority, usually the Secretary of State. Federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State instead (see document types).

Guides published

• California Apostille: Fees, Offices, Timing — California Secretary of State apostille: $20 per apostille, $6 in-person special handling, Sacramento mail queue, same-day in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
• Florida Apostille: Fees, Mail vs. Walk-In, Processing Dates — Florida Secretary of State apostille: $10 per document ($20 for Clerk of Court documents), check or money order only, mail to Tallahassee or walk in for most requests while you wait. Steps, current processing date, and FAQ from official pages.
• New York Apostille: NYC vs. State Records, County Clerk Step, $10 Fee — New York Department of State apostille: $10 per document, County Clerk certification first for most NYC and local records, Letter of Exemplification for NYC birth and death certificates, mail and walk-in offices.
• Pennsylvania Apostille: $15 Fee, Harrisburg Walk-In, Mail Steps, Rejection Traps — Pennsylvania Department of State apostille: $15 per document (not per page), walk-in while you wait in Harrisburg, mail with check or money order. Who must sign county, marriage and death records, and which documents need a PA notary first. Official pages only.
• Texas Apostille: $15 Fee, Mail vs. Austin Walk-In, Why Requests Get Rejected — Texas Secretary of State universal apostille: $15 per document, mail takes up to two weeks after receipt, same-day in Austin (walk-in Mon/Fri, appointment Tue-Thu). The 5-year rule for certified records, notarization mistakes, and what to do for non-Hague countries. Official pages only.

More states are added regularly. Each guide is written only from the state's official pages.