Nebraska
Certificate of Citizenship Apostille in Nebraska
How Nebraska residents get their Certificate of Citizenship authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Nebraska Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Nebraska. Federal documents like your Certificate of Citizenship are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Nebraska Secretary of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Nebraska apostille office
- Nebraska Secretary of State, Lincoln
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Nebraska doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Nebraska Secretary of State in Lincoln has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Nebraska residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
About the Certificate of Citizenship
How to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561) for use abroad — and the copying restriction that applies, just as it does to naturalization ce.
What the Nebraska Secretary of State can do
The Nebraska Secretary of State in Lincoln issues apostilles for documents signed by Nebraska officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Nebraska registrars, Nebraska state-court records, and documents notarized by Nebraska 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 Nebraska
We serve Nebraska 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 | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Serving Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue and everywhere else in Nebraska.
Certificate of Citizenship in Nebraska — FAQ
Can the Nebraska Secretary of State apostille my Certificate of Citizenship?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Nebraska?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Nebraska clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Nebraska?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Related: Certificate of Citizenship — full guide · All documents in Nebraska · Federal vs. state apostille
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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.