State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Tennessee
How Tennessee residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Tennessee state documents handled by the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Tennessee — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Tennessee residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Tennessee state documents go to the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville.
- State apostille office
- Tennessee Secretary of State
- Located in
- Nashville
- Federal court districts
- 3
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Tennessee document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Tennessee state police check | Tennessee Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Tennessee birth, death or marriage certificate | Tennessee Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Tennessee | Tennessee Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Tennessee state court record | Tennessee Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
City guides: Nashville · Memphis
How we serve Tennessee
We serve Tennessee 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 Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and every other part of Tennessee.
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 Tennessee residents
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Tennessee — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Tennessee?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Tennessee Secretary of State handles only Tennessee state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Tennessee state documents?
The Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville.
Which federal courts are in Tennessee?
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Do I need to visit an office in Tennessee?
No. We work with Tennessee 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.