State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Arkansas
How Arkansas residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Arkansas state documents handled by the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Arkansas — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Arkansas residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Arkansas state documents go to the Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock.
- State apostille office
- Arkansas Secretary of State
- Located in
- Little Rock
- Federal court districts
- 2
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Arkansas document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Arkansas state police check | Arkansas Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Arkansas birth, death or marriage certificate | Arkansas Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Arkansas | Arkansas Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Arkansas state court record | Arkansas Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
How we serve Arkansas
We serve Arkansas 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 Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and every other part of Arkansas.
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 Arkansas residents
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Arkansas — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Arkansas?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Arkansas Secretary of State handles only Arkansas state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Arkansas state documents?
The Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock.
Which federal courts are in Arkansas?
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.
Do I need to visit an office in Arkansas?
No. We work with Arkansas 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.