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