Tennessee
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Tennessee
How Tennessee residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Tennessee Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Tennessee, its apostille comes from the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Tennessee Secretary of State
- Tennessee apostille office
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Nashville
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
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Notarized in Tennessee: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Tennessee, the apostille is issued by the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville.
- Hague Convention destination: the Tennessee apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Tennessee-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Tennessee Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Tennessee authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
What the Tennessee Secretary of State can do
The Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville issues apostilles for documents signed by Tennessee officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Tennessee registrars, Tennessee state-court records, and documents notarized by Tennessee notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from 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.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and everywhere else in Tennessee.
U.S. Passport Copy in Tennessee — FAQ
Can the Tennessee Secretary of State apostille my U.S. Passport Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Tennessee — a notarized U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Tennessee?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Tennessee clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Tennessee?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Related: U.S. Passport Copy — full guide · All documents in Tennessee · Federal vs. state apostille
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