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