Milwaukee, WI
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Milwaukee, WI
How Milwaukee residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Wisconsin, it’s apostilled by the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison, not in Washington.
Key takeaways
- A U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized — we don’t provide state-level apostilles.
- For a non-Hague country we handle U.S. Department of State authentication plus embassy legalization after the state step: $399.
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- State apostille office
- Wisconsin Secretary of State, Madison
- Our nearest office
- Chicago
Notarized in Wisconsin: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Wisconsin, the apostille is issued by the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison.
- Hague Convention destination: the Wisconsin apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Wisconsin-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Wisconsin Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Wisconsin 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.
Milwaukee: the local details
Milwaukee is in Milwaukee County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Wisconsin state documents are apostilled by the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S. passport for foreign bank accounts, company formation and property purchases abroad.
Getting it done from Milwaukee
We don’t have an office in Milwaukee — and you don’t need one. Milwaukee clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Chicago, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
| 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 |
Official sources: U.S. Department of State — U.S. Passports · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Wisconsin state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions · 4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower, Madison, WI 53705 · (608) 266-8915 · state fee $10. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
U.S. Passport Copy in Milwaukee — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Milwaukee for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in Wisconsin is apostilled by the Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison.
Do I need to visit an office in Milwaukee?
No. Milwaukee clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Milwaukee?
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.
Which federal court covers Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is in Milwaukee County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Related: All documents in Milwaukee · U.S. Passport Copy in Wisconsin · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
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