Louisiana
Green Card Copy Apostille in Louisiana
How Louisiana residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Louisiana Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Louisiana, its apostille comes from the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Louisiana Secretary of State
- Louisiana apostille office
- Louisiana Secretary of State, Baton Rouge
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Louisiana: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Louisiana, the apostille is issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.
- Hague Convention destination: the Louisiana apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Louisiana-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Louisiana Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Louisiana authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
What the Louisiana Secretary of State can do
The Louisiana Secretary of State in Baton Rouge issues apostilles for documents signed by Louisiana officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Louisiana registrars, Louisiana state-court records, and documents notarized by Louisiana 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 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.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and everywhere else in Louisiana.
Green Card Copy in Louisiana — FAQ
Can the Louisiana Secretary of State apostille my Green Card Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Louisiana — a notarized Green Card Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Louisiana?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Louisiana clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Louisiana?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Related: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents in Louisiana · Federal vs. state apostille
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