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