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