State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Minnesota
How Minnesota residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Minnesota state documents handled by the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Minnesota — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Minnesota residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Minnesota state documents go to the Minnesota Secretary of State in St. Paul.
- State apostille office
- Minnesota Secretary of State
- Located in
- St. Paul
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Minnesota document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Minnesota state police check | Minnesota Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Minnesota birth, death or marriage certificate | Minnesota Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Minnesota | Minnesota Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Minnesota state court record | Minnesota Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
City guides: Minneapolis
How we serve Minnesota
We serve Minnesota 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 Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth and every other part of Minnesota.
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 Minnesota residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Minnesota:
Minnesota — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Minnesota?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Minnesota Secretary of State handles only Minnesota state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Minnesota state documents?
The Minnesota Secretary of State in St. Paul.
Which federal courts are in Minnesota?
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Do I need to visit an office in Minnesota?
No. We work with Minnesota 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.