Albuquerque, NM
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Albuquerque, NM
How Albuquerque residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in New Mexico, it’s apostilled by the New Mexico Secretary of State in Santa Fe, not in Washington.
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
- State apostille office
- New Mexico Secretary of State, Santa Fe
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Notarized in New Mexico: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in New Mexico, the apostille is issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State in Santa Fe.
- Hague Convention destination: the New Mexico apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the New Mexico-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the New Mexico Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its New Mexico authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
Albuquerque: the local details
Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. New Mexico state documents are apostilled by the New Mexico Secretary of State in Santa Fe.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
Getting it done from Albuquerque
We don’t have an office in Albuquerque — and you don’t need one. Albuquerque clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
U.S. Passport Copy in Albuquerque — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Albuquerque for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in New Mexico is apostilled by the New Mexico Secretary of State in Santa Fe.
Do I need to visit an office in Albuquerque?
No. Albuquerque clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Albuquerque?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.
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