State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Texas
How Texas residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Texas state documents handled by the Texas Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Texas — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Texas residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Texas state documents go to the Texas Secretary of State in Austin.
- State apostille office
- Texas Secretary of State
- Located in
- Austin
- Federal court districts
- 4
- Our office
- Houston
Federal or Texas document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Texas Department of Public Safety check | Texas Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Texas birth, death or marriage certificate | Texas Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Texas | Texas Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Texas state court record | Texas Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
City guides: Houston · Dallas · San Antonio · Austin · Fort Worth · El Paso · Plano · Corpus Christi · Laredo
How we serve Texas
We have an office in Texas: Houston. Most clients still send documents by mail — it’s the fastest route to Washington. We cover Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth and every other part of Texas.
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 Texas residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Texas:
Texas — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Texas?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Texas Secretary of State handles only Texas state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Texas state documents?
The Texas Secretary of State in Austin.
Which federal courts are in Texas?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Do I need to visit an office in Texas?
No. We work with Texas 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.