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DD-214 Military Records Apostille in Plano, TX

How Plano residents get their DD-214 Military Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.

Quick answer

There’s no federal apostille office in Plano. Federal documents like your DD-214 Military Records are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.

County
Collin County
Federal court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
State apostille office
Texas Secretary of State, Austin
Our nearest office
Houston

Why living in Texas doesn’t change the route

This document is issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Texas Secretary of State in Austin has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.

So the process for Texas residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.

Plano: the local details

Plano is in Collin County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Texas state documents are apostilled by the Texas Secretary of State in Austin.

About the DD-214 Military Records

How to apostille a DD-214 or military service record for use abroad.

A personal copy usually isn't enough. A member's copy or plain photocopy generally can't be apostilled. The record needs a certification the Department of State recognizes — typically a certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center, which we can help request.

Getting it done from Plano

We don’t have an office in Plano — and you don’t need one. Plano clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Houston.

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

DD-214 Military Records in Plano — FAQ

Is there an apostille office in Plano for a DD-214 Military Records?

No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Plano clients by mail.

Do I need to visit an office in Plano?

No. Plano clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Plano?

About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.

How much does it cost?

$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.

Which federal court covers Plano?

Plano is in Collin County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

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