Baton Rouge, LA
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Baton Rouge, LA
How Baton Rouge 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 Louisiana, it’s apostilled by the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, not in Washington.
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- State apostille office
- Louisiana Secretary of State, Baton Rouge
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Notarized in Louisiana: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Louisiana, the apostille is issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.
- Hague Convention destination: the Louisiana apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Louisiana-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Louisiana Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Louisiana 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.
Baton Rouge: the local details
Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish, within the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. Louisiana state documents are apostilled by the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
Getting it done from Baton Rouge
We don’t have an office in Baton Rouge — and you don’t need one. Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Baton Rouge for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in Louisiana is apostilled by the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.
Do I need to visit an office in Baton Rouge?
No. Baton Rouge clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish, within the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
Related: All documents in Baton Rouge · U.S. Passport Copy in Louisiana · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
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