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