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