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Texas Apostille & Document Authentication

Texas Secretary of State apostille coordination managed start to finish — for international clients, academic institutions, embassies, and anyone requiring document recognition abroad. From $225 for your first document — all-inclusive of the state filing fee and RON notarization. The Executive tier adds priority filing, retrieval, and a scan of your apostille before return.

What Is an Apostille?

Your Document, Internationally Recognized

An apostille is an authentication certificate issued by the Texas Secretary of State that verifies the origin and legitimacy of a public document for recognition in foreign countries party to the Hague Convention of 1961.

If you are relocating abroad, enrolling in a foreign academic institution, applying for dual citizenship, conducting international business, or submitting documentation to a foreign embassy or consulate — an apostille is typically required.

Texas Notary Kristy manages the complete apostille coordination process: document review, notarization where required, submission to the Texas Secretary of State, and return shipping — domestic or international.

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Common Reasons for Apostille
  • Employment or residency abroad
  • Foreign university enrollment or transcript verification
  • Dual citizenship and naturalization applications
  • International adoption proceedings
  • Foreign business registration and corporate filings
  • Marriage or civil union abroad
  • Embassy and consulate document requirements
  • International legal proceedings
Documents We Process

Eligible Document Types

Most Texas-issued public documents are eligible for apostille certification through the Texas Secretary of State.

Birth Certificates
Texas vital records for citizenship, immigration, and international identification purposes
Diplomas & Transcripts
Academic credentials for foreign enrollment, professional licensing, and employment verification
Marriage Certificates
For spousal visa applications, name change proceedings, and foreign civil registrations
Court Documents
Judgments, divorce decrees, criminal background clearances, and legal orders
Corporate Documents
Articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, and business agreements
Notarized Affidavits
Personal declarations, powers of attorney, and sworn statements requiring authentication
Medical Records
Vaccination records, medical clearances, and health documentation for international use
Other Public Documents
Any Texas-issued public document eligible for Secretary of State authentication
The Process

Apostille Coordination

We manage the complete workflow so you are not required to navigate state offices, shipping logistics, or document requirements independently.

1
Document Review

We review your documents to confirm eligibility, identify any notarization requirements, and establish the process and timeline for your specific document type and destination country.

2
Notarization

Where required by the Texas Secretary of State prior to apostille, we conduct notarization by Remote Online Notarization (RON) at intake — included in every tier — or by mobile appointment on request.

3
SOS Submission

Documents are filed in person with the Texas Secretary of State for apostille certification — on the next available filing day for priority submissions, or the next scheduled filing day on the Standard tier.

4
Return & Delivery

Apostilled documents are returned via your preferred method. International clients receive documents via international courier with full tracking provided at each stage.

Common Questions

Apostille FAQ

Standard processing is 10–15 business days from the day your documents are ready for filing. With priority handling, your documents are filed in person on the next available filing day once they are ready — agreement signed, payment cleared, and notarization complete or originals in hand. Priority is included in the Texas Executive tier and is a $150 flat add-on on the Standard tier. Filing days follow the Secretary of State’s schedule; processing and international shipping time are additional.
This depends on the document type. State-issued vital records such as birth and marriage certificates typically do not require prior notarization. Private documents including affidavits and powers of attorney generally do. We advise you during document review prior to submission.
Yes. If your document was issued in Texas, we can coordinate the apostille regardless of your current location. Remote Online Notarization is available for any required notarization, and completed documents are shipped internationally.
All member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention — currently more than 120 nations — accept apostille-certified documents. If your destination country is not a Hague member, a separate embassy legalization process is required. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
We specialize in Texas apostilles through the Texas Secretary of State. Documents issued in other states require apostille from the respective state authority. We can provide guidance and coordination for out-of-state apostille requests.
Fee Schedule

Transparent Pricing

All fees disclosed and confirmed prior to engagement. No post-engagement charges without written agreement.

Standard Apostille · Mail-In
$225
first document · all-inclusive · +$75 each additional
  • Texas SOS filing fee included
  • RON notarization included where required
  • Pre-submission eligibility review with correction guidance
  • You mail or drop off your original documents
  • Filed in person on the next scheduled filing day
  • Standard processing: 10–15 business days
  • Priority handling available: +$150
Texas Executive Tier
$400
first document · priority included · +$100 each additional
  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Priority filing on the next available filing day once your documents are ready
  • Retrieval from the issuing institution where needed
  • Check against the receiving party’s written requirements
  • Scanned copy of your apostille before the original ships
Federal Authentication
$600
first document · +$100 each additional
  • U.S. Department of State authentication
  • Required state-level certification step included
  • RON notarization included where required
  • Priority handling available: +$150
  • For non-Hague destinations and federal documents
  • Written status update at submission and completion
  • Kristy as your single point of contact
Add-Ons
+$150
priority handling · Standard & Federal · per submission
  • Priority hand-carried handling: +$150 flat (included in Executive)
  • Return shipping: carrier cost + $25 handling per shipment
  • Additional signer or credible witness: $25 each
  • Certified translation at cost + $65 coordination
  • Cancellation fee $35 once intake and labels are prepared

Fees are inclusive of mileage and travel time within Bexar, Guadalupe and Comal counties. Filing days follow the Secretary of State’s schedule; processing and return shipping time are additional. Shipping estimates are confirmed at actual carrier cost before anything ships. Use the quote estimator for an instant estimate

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