State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Louisiana
How Louisiana residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Louisiana state documents handled by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Louisiana — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Louisiana residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Louisiana state documents go to the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.
- State apostille office
- Louisiana Secretary of State
- Located in
- Baton Rouge
- Federal court districts
- 3
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Louisiana document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Louisiana state police check | Louisiana Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Louisiana birth, death or marriage certificate | Louisiana Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Louisiana | Louisiana Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Louisiana state court record | Louisiana Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
City guides: New Orleans · Baton Rouge
How we serve Louisiana
We serve Louisiana 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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and every other part of Louisiana.
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 Louisiana residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Louisiana:
Louisiana — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Louisiana?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Louisiana Secretary of State handles only Louisiana state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Louisiana state documents?
The Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.
Which federal courts are in Louisiana?
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Do I need to visit an office in Louisiana?
No. We work with Louisiana 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.