State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Arizona
How Arizona residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Arizona state documents handled by the Arizona Secretary of State.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Arizona — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Arizona residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Arizona state documents go to the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Arizona are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — not by the Arizona Secretary of State.
- Arizona state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) go to the Arizona Secretary of State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles.
- 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.
- State apostille office
- Arizona Secretary of State
- Located in
- Phoenix
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- Phoenix
Federal or Arizona document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Arizona Department of Public Safety check | Arizona Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Arizona birth, death or marriage certificate | Arizona Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Arizona | Arizona Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Arizona state court record | Arizona Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Arizona
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
City guides: Phoenix · Tucson · Scottsdale
How we serve Arizona
We have a processing office in Arizona: Phoenix. It handles orders by phone and online and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail — the fastest route to Washington. We cover Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale and every other part of Arizona.
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.
Official sources: Arizona Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · NASS — State Apostille Offices.
Documents for Arizona residents
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Where are Arizona state documents apostilled?
Arizona-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Arizona — are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 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 Arizona authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services Division |
|---|---|
| In person | 400 West Congress, Suite 221, Tucson, AZ 85701 Phoenix in-person service by appointment only from Nov 2, 2026; walk-in expedite $25 |
| Mailing address | Attn: Apostille Dept., 1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808 |
| Phone | 602-542-6187 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| State fee per apostille | $3 |
| Processing time (published) | 10–20 business days by mail |
Source: Arizona Secretary of State — 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 Arizona?
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 from Arizona?
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).
Arizona — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Arizona?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Arizona Secretary of State handles only Arizona state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Arizona state documents?
The Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
Which federal courts are in Arizona?
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Do I need to visit an office in Arizona?
No. We work with Arizona 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.
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