State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Hawaii
How Hawaii residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Hawaii state documents handled by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Hawaii — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Hawaii residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Hawaii state documents go to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
- State apostille office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor
- Located in
- Honolulu
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Hawaii document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Hawaii state police check | Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Hawaii birth, death or marriage certificate | Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
| Document notarized in Hawaii | Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Hawaii state court record | Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
Federal courts in Hawaii
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
City guides: Honolulu
How we serve Hawaii
We serve Hawaii 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 Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua and every other part of Hawaii.
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 Hawaii residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Hawaii:
Hawaii — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Hawaii?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor handles only Hawaii state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Hawaii state documents?
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
Which federal courts are in Hawaii?
U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii.
Do I need to visit an office in Hawaii?
No. We work with Hawaii 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.