State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Mississippi
How Mississippi residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Mississippi state documents handled by the Mississippi Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Mississippi — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Mississippi residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Mississippi state documents go to the Mississippi Secretary of State in Jackson.
- State apostille office
- Mississippi Secretary of State
- Located in
- Jackson
- Federal court districts
- 2
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Mississippi document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Mississippi state police check | Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Mississippi birth, death or marriage certificate | Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Mississippi | Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Mississippi state court record | Mississippi Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
How we serve Mississippi
We serve Mississippi 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 Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg and every other part of Mississippi.
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 Mississippi residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Mississippi:
Mississippi — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Mississippi?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Mississippi Secretary of State handles only Mississippi state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Mississippi state documents?
The Mississippi Secretary of State in Jackson.
Which federal courts are in Mississippi?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Do I need to visit an office in Mississippi?
No. We work with Mississippi 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.