Alabama
Green Card Copy Apostille in Alabama
How Alabama residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Alabama Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Alabama, its apostille comes from the Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Alabama Secretary of State
- Alabama apostille office
- Alabama Secretary of State, Montgomery
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
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Notarized in Alabama: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Alabama, the apostille is issued by the Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery.
- Hague Convention destination: the Alabama apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Alabama-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Alabama Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Alabama 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.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
What the Alabama Secretary of State can do
The Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery issues apostilles for documents signed by Alabama officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Alabama registrars, Alabama state-court records, and documents notarized by Alabama notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from 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.
| 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 |
Serving Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile and everywhere else in Alabama.
Green Card Copy in Alabama — FAQ
Can the Alabama Secretary of State apostille my Green Card Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Alabama — a notarized Green Card Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Alabama?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Alabama clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Alabama?
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.
Related: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents in Alabama · Federal vs. state apostille
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