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