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