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