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