North Dakota
Power of Attorney Apostille in North Dakota
How North Dakota residents get their Power of Attorney 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
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in North Dakota, its apostille comes from the North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- North Dakota Secretary of State
- North Dakota apostille office
- North Dakota Secretary of State, Bismarck
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in North Dakota: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in North Dakota, the apostille is issued by the North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck.
- Hague Convention destination: the North Dakota apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the North Dakota-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the North Dakota Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its North Dakota authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
About the Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and everywhere else in North Dakota.
Power of Attorney in North Dakota — FAQ
Can the North Dakota Secretary of State apostille my Power of Attorney?
Yes, if it was notarized in North Dakota — a notarized Power of Attorney is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
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?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Related: Power of Attorney — full guide · All documents in North Dakota · Federal vs. state apostille
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