Kansas
DD-214 Military Records Apostille in Kansas
How Kansas residents get their DD-214 Military Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Kansas Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Kansas. Federal documents like your DD-214 Military Records are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Kansas Secretary of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Kansas apostille office
- Kansas Secretary of State, Topeka
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Kansas doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Kansas Secretary of State in Topeka has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Kansas residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
About the DD-214 Military Records
How to apostille a DD-214 or military service record for use abroad.
What the Kansas Secretary of State can do
The Kansas Secretary of State in Topeka issues apostilles for documents signed by Kansas officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Kansas registrars, Kansas state-court records, and documents notarized by Kansas 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 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.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Serving Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka and everywhere else in Kansas.
DD-214 Military Records in Kansas — FAQ
Can the Kansas Secretary of State apostille my DD-214 Military Records?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Kansas?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Kansas clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Kansas?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Related: DD-214 Military Records — full guide · All documents in Kansas · Federal vs. state apostille
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