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