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