North Dakota
USCIS Records Apostille in North Dakota
How North Dakota residents get their USCIS Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the North Dakota Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in North Dakota. Federal documents like your USCIS Records are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the North Dakota 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
- North Dakota apostille office
- North Dakota Secretary of State, Bismarck
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in North Dakota 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 North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for North Dakota 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 USCIS Records
How to apostille USCIS immigration records (A-file, G-639 FOIA records) for foreign residency and status history.
What the North Dakota Secretary of State can do
The North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck issues apostilles for documents signed by North Dakota officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from North Dakota registrars, North Dakota state-court records, and documents notarized by North Dakota 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 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.
| 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 Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and everywhere else in North Dakota.
USCIS Records in North Dakota — FAQ
Can the North Dakota Secretary of State apostille my USCIS Records?
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 North Dakota?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most North Dakota clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from North Dakota?
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: USCIS Records — full guide · All documents in North Dakota · Federal vs. state apostille
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