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