Michigan
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Michigan
How Michigan residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Michigan, its apostille comes from the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal
- Michigan apostille office
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, Lansing
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Michigan: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Michigan, the apostille is issued by the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
- Hague Convention destination: the Michigan apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Michigan-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal directly. Once your document has its Michigan 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 U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
What the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal can do
The Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing issues apostilles for documents signed by Michigan officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Michigan registrars, Michigan state-court records, and documents notarized by Michigan 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 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.
| 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 Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing and everywhere else in Michigan.
U.S. Passport Copy in Michigan — FAQ
Can the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal apostille my U.S. Passport Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Michigan — a notarized U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Michigan?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Michigan clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Michigan?
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: U.S. Passport Copy — full guide · All documents in Michigan · Federal vs. state apostille
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