Serving Salt Lake City, UT by mail
Federal Apostille Services in Salt Lake City, UT
How Salt Lake City residents get federal documents apostilled — and where Utah state documents go instead.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no apostille counter for federal documents in Salt Lake City — only one office in the country issues them, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that for Salt Lake City clients by mail. Utah state documents go to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Salt Lake City.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Salt Lake City are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — there is no local federal apostille office.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 business days).
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
- State apostille office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor
- Our nearest office
- Denver
How it works from Salt Lake City
We don’t have an office in Salt Lake City — and you don’t need one. Salt Lake City clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Denver, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
Order online
Tell us the document and destination. No payment until we confirm route and price.
Mail us the document
Ship it by USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL. We review it against authentication requirements before submission.
We process in Washington, D.C.
We hand-deliver it to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications, and handle embassy legalization for non-Hague countries.
You receive it
Returned by tracked courier.
Salt Lake City and Utah documents
Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. Federal court records from there are authenticated federally; Utah birth, marriage and state-court records, and anything notarized in Utah, go to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. See our Utah guide for the full breakdown.
Official sources: Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Apostilles & Authentications · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Documents for Salt Lake City residents
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Where are Utah state documents apostilled?
Utah-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Utah — are apostilled by the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor, not by the U.S. Department of State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles, so request it directly from the office below. If it is going to a non-Hague country, get the Utah authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
|---|---|
| In person | Utah State Capitol, 350 North State Street, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Appointment required for in-person service |
| Mailing address | PO Box 142325, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
| Phone | 801-538-1041 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| State fee per apostille | $5 by mail; $20 in person same day |
| Processing time (published) | Mail: 1–3 business days from receipt; in person same day |
Source: Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor — official apostille page (checked October 2026). Fees, hours and appointment rules change — confirm with the office before you send anything.
How long does a federal apostille take from Salt Lake City?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in ($399 non-Hague) |
What does a federal apostille cost in Salt Lake City?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
Salt Lake City — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Salt Lake City?
No. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Salt Lake City clients by mail.
Do you have an office in Salt Lake City?
No — Salt Lake City is served by mail. Our nearest office is Denver, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
Where are Utah state documents apostilled?
By the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Salt Lake City.
Which federal court covers Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$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.
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.