State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Wisconsin
How Wisconsin residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Wisconsin state documents handled by the Wisconsin Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Wisconsin — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Wisconsin residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Wisconsin state documents go to the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison.
- State apostille office
- Wisconsin Secretary of State
- Located in
- Madison
- Federal court districts
- 2
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Wisconsin document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Wisconsin state police check | Wisconsin Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Wisconsin birth, death or marriage certificate | Wisconsin Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Wisconsin | Wisconsin Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Wisconsin state court record | Wisconsin Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
City guides: Milwaukee
How we serve Wisconsin
We serve Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and every other part of Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Wisconsin:
Wisconsin — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Wisconsin?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Wisconsin Secretary of State handles only Wisconsin state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Wisconsin state documents?
The Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison.
Which federal courts are in Wisconsin?
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Do I need to visit an office in Wisconsin?
No. We work with Wisconsin 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.