Detroit, MI
Green Card Copy Apostille in Detroit, MI
How Detroit 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 Michigan, it’s apostilled by the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing, not in Washington.
- County
- Wayne County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- State apostille office
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, Lansing
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Notarized in Michigan: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Michigan, the apostille is issued by the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
- Hague Convention destination: the Michigan apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Michigan-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal directly. Once your document has its Michigan 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.
Detroit: the local details
Detroit is in Wayne County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Michigan state documents are apostilled by the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
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 Detroit
We don’t have an office in Detroit — and you don’t need one. Detroit 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 Detroit — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Detroit for a Green Card Copy?
A document notarized in Michigan is apostilled by the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
Do I need to visit an office in Detroit?
No. Detroit clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Detroit is in Wayne County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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