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