Chicago, IL
Green Card Copy Apostille in Chicago, IL
How Chicago residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Illinois, it’s apostilled by the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield, not in Washington.
- County
- Cook County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- State apostille office
- Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Notarized in Illinois: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Illinois, the apostille is issued by the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield.
- Hague Convention destination: the Illinois apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Illinois-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Illinois Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Illinois 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.
Chicago: the local details
Chicago is in Cook County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Illinois state documents are apostilled by the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
Getting it done from Chicago
We don’t have an office in Chicago — and you don’t need one. Chicago 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 |
Green Card Copy in Chicago — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Chicago for a Green Card Copy?
A document notarized in Illinois is apostilled by the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield.
Do I need to visit an office in Chicago?
No. Chicago clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Chicago?
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 Chicago?
Chicago is in Cook County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Related: All documents in Chicago · Green Card Copy in Illinois · Green Card Copy — full guide
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