State guide

Federal Apostille Services in Ohio

How Ohio residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Ohio state documents handled by the Ohio Secretary of State.

Quick answer

There’s no federal apostille counter in Ohio — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Ohio residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Ohio state documents go to the Ohio Secretary of State in Columbus.

State apostille office: Ohio Secretary of State
Located in: Columbus
Federal court districts: 2
Our office: By mail via Washington, D.C.

Federal or Ohio document?

Document	Apostille from
FBI background check	U.S. Department of State
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation check	Ohio Secretary of State
Naturalization / citizenship certificate	U.S. Department of State
Ohio birth, death or marriage certificate	Ohio Secretary of State
Document notarized in Ohio	Ohio Secretary of State
Federal court record	U.S. Department of State
Ohio state court record	Ohio Secretary of State

Federal courts in Ohio

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

City guides: Columbus · Cleveland · Cincinnati

How we serve Ohio

We serve Ohio 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 Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and every other part of Ohio.

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 Ohio residents

Pick your document for the exact route from Ohio:

ATF LicenseFederal route CDC DocumentsFederal route Certificate of CitizenshipFederal route Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)Federal routeDD-214 Military RecordsFederal route DEA RegistrationFederal route EPA CertificateFederal route FAA Aircraft RegistrationFederal route FAA Airman CertificateFederal route FBI Background CheckFederal route FCC LicenseFederal route FD-258 Fingerprint CardFederal route FDA Certificate of Free SaleFederal route FDA Certificate of Pharmaceutical ProductFederal route FDA Certificate to Foreign GovernmentFederal route Federal Corporate DocumentsFederal route Federal Court DocumentsFederal route Federal Employment RecordsFederal route Federal Marriage RecordFederal route Form I-94Federal route Green Card CopyState route IRS Form 6166Federal route IRS Tax TranscriptFederal route NARA RecordsFederal route Naturalization CertificateFederal route Non-Existence of RecordFederal route OPM Annuity & Pension LetterFederal route Power of AttorneyState route SEC DocumentsFederal route Social Security LetterFederal route U.S. Passport CopyState route USCIS RecordsFederal route USDA Animal Health Export CertificateFederal route USDA Export CertificateFederal route USDA PhytosanitaryFederal route USPTO PatentFederal route USPTO TrademarkFederal route VA Benefit LetterFederal route

Ohio — FAQ

Is there a federal apostille office in Ohio?

No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Ohio Secretary of State handles only Ohio state documents.

Who issues apostilles for Ohio state documents?

The Ohio Secretary of State in Columbus.

Which federal courts are in Ohio?

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Do I need to visit an office in Ohio?

No. We work with Ohio 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.

Start an Order Call (855) 505-5515