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