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Green Card Copy Apostille in Texas
How Texas residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Texas Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Texas, its apostille comes from the Texas Secretary of State in Austin — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Texas Secretary of State
- Texas apostille office
- Texas Secretary of State, Austin
- Our nearest office
- Houston
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Texas: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Texas, the apostille is issued by the Texas Secretary of State in Austin.
- Hague Convention destination: the Texas apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Texas-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Texas Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Texas 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 Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
What the Texas Secretary of State can do
The Texas Secretary of State in Austin issues apostilles for documents signed by Texas officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Texas registrars, Texas state-court records, and documents notarized by Texas 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 Texas
We have an office in Texas: Houston. Most clients still send documents by mail — it’s the fastest route to Washington.
| 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 Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth and everywhere else in Texas.
Green Card Copy in Texas — FAQ
Can the Texas Secretary of State apostille my Green Card Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Texas — a notarized Green Card Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Texas?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Texas clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Texas?
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: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents in Texas · Federal vs. state apostille
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