Arkansas
Power of Attorney Apostille in Arkansas
How Arkansas residents get their Power of Attorney authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Arkansas Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in Arkansas, its apostille comes from the Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Arkansas Secretary of State
- Arkansas apostille office
- Arkansas Secretary of State, Little Rock
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Arkansas: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Arkansas, the apostille is issued by the Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock.
- Hague Convention destination: the Arkansas apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Arkansas-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Arkansas Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Arkansas 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 Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
What the Arkansas Secretary of State can do
The Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock issues apostilles for documents signed by Arkansas officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Arkansas registrars, Arkansas state-court records, and documents notarized by Arkansas 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 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.
| 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 Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and everywhere else in Arkansas.
Power of Attorney in Arkansas — FAQ
Can the Arkansas Secretary of State apostille my Power of Attorney?
Yes, if it was notarized in Arkansas — a notarized Power of Attorney is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Arkansas?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Arkansas clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Arkansas?
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: Power of Attorney — full guide · All documents in Arkansas · Federal vs. state apostille
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