State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Alabama
How Alabama residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Alabama state documents handled by the Alabama Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Alabama — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Alabama residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Alabama state documents go to the Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery.
- State apostille office
- Alabama Secretary of State
- Located in
- Montgomery
- Federal court districts
- 3
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Alabama document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Alabama state police check | Alabama Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Alabama birth, death or marriage certificate | Alabama Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Alabama | Alabama Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Alabama state court record | Alabama Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
City guides: Birmingham
How we serve Alabama
We serve Alabama by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile and every other part of Alabama.
Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Documents for Alabama residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Alabama:
Alabama — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Alabama?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Alabama Secretary of State handles only Alabama state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Alabama state documents?
The Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery.
Which federal courts are in Alabama?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.
Do I need to visit an office in Alabama?
No. We work with Alabama clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.