State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Mississippi
How Mississippi residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Mississippi state documents handled by the Mississippi Secretary of State.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Mississippi — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Mississippi residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Mississippi state documents go to the Mississippi Secretary of State in Jackson.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Mississippi are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — not by the Mississippi Secretary of State.
- Mississippi state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) go to the Mississippi 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
- Mississippi Secretary of State
- Located in
- Jackson
- Federal court districts
- 2
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Mississippi document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Mississippi state police check | Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Mississippi birth, death or marriage certificate | Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Mississippi | Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Mississippi state court record | Mississippi Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
How we serve Mississippi
We serve Mississippi by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications; our nearest office to Mississippi is Memphis. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg and every other part of Mississippi.
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: Mississippi 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 Mississippi residents
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Where are Mississippi state documents apostilled?
Mississippi-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Mississippi — are apostilled by the Mississippi Secretary of State, 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 Mississippi authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Mississippi Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Phone | 601-359-1615 |
| State fee per apostille | $5 |
Source: Mississippi Secretary of State — official apostille page (checked October 2026). Check current fees, hours and addresses on the official page before you send anything.
How long does a federal apostille take from Mississippi?
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 Mississippi?
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).
Mississippi — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Mississippi?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Mississippi Secretary of State handles only Mississippi state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Mississippi state documents?
The Mississippi Secretary of State in Jackson.
Which federal courts are in Mississippi?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Do I need to visit an office in Mississippi?
No. We work with Mississippi 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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