State guide

Federal Apostille Services in Iowa

How Iowa residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Iowa state documents handled by the Iowa Secretary of State.

Quick answer

There’s no federal apostille counter in Iowa — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Iowa residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Iowa state documents go to the Iowa Secretary of State in Des Moines.

State apostille office: Iowa Secretary of State
Located in: Des Moines
Federal court districts: 2
Our office: By mail via Washington, D.C.

Federal or Iowa document?

Document	Apostille from
FBI background check	U.S. Department of State
Iowa state police check	Iowa Secretary of State
Naturalization / citizenship certificate	U.S. Department of State
Iowa birth, death or marriage certificate	Iowa Secretary of State
Document notarized in Iowa	Iowa Secretary of State
Federal court record	U.S. Department of State
Iowa state court record	Iowa Secretary of State

Federal courts in Iowa

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

How we serve Iowa

We serve Iowa 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 Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City and every other part of Iowa.

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 Iowa residents

Pick your document for the exact route from Iowa:

ATF LicenseFederal route CDC DocumentsFederal route Certificate of CitizenshipFederal route Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)Federal routeDD-214 Military RecordsFederal route DEA RegistrationFederal route EPA CertificateFederal route FAA Aircraft RegistrationFederal route FAA Airman CertificateFederal route FBI Background CheckFederal route FCC LicenseFederal route FD-258 Fingerprint CardFederal route FDA Certificate of Free SaleFederal route FDA Certificate of Pharmaceutical ProductFederal route FDA Certificate to Foreign GovernmentFederal route Federal Corporate DocumentsFederal route Federal Court DocumentsFederal route Federal Employment RecordsFederal route Federal Marriage RecordFederal route Form I-94Federal route Green Card CopyState route IRS Form 6166Federal route IRS Tax TranscriptFederal route NARA RecordsFederal route Naturalization CertificateFederal route Non-Existence of RecordFederal route OPM Annuity & Pension LetterFederal route Power of AttorneyState route SEC DocumentsFederal route Social Security LetterFederal route U.S. Passport CopyState route USCIS RecordsFederal route USDA Animal Health Export CertificateFederal route USDA Export CertificateFederal route USDA PhytosanitaryFederal route USPTO PatentFederal route USPTO TrademarkFederal route VA Benefit LetterFederal route

Iowa — FAQ

Is there a federal apostille office in Iowa?

No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Iowa Secretary of State handles only Iowa state documents.

Who issues apostilles for Iowa state documents?

The Iowa Secretary of State in Des Moines.

Which federal courts are in Iowa?

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

Do I need to visit an office in Iowa?

No. We work with Iowa 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.

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