State guide
Federal Apostille Services in North Carolina
How North Carolina residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from North Carolina state documents handled by the North Carolina Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in North Carolina — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from North Carolina residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. North Carolina state documents go to the North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh.
- State apostille office
- North Carolina Secretary of State
- Located in
- Raleigh
- Federal court districts
- 3
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or North Carolina document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation check | North Carolina Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| North Carolina birth, death or marriage certificate | North Carolina Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in North Carolina | North Carolina Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| North Carolina state court record | North Carolina Secretary of State |
Federal courts in North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
City guides: Charlotte · Raleigh
How we serve North Carolina
We serve North Carolina 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 Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham and every other part of North Carolina.
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 North Carolina residents
Pick your document for the exact route from North Carolina:
North Carolina — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in North Carolina?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The North Carolina Secretary of State handles only North Carolina state documents.
Who issues apostilles for North Carolina state documents?
The North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh.
Which federal courts are in North Carolina?
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina; U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
Do I need to visit an office in North Carolina?
No. We work with North Carolina 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.