State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Nebraska
How Nebraska residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Nebraska state documents handled by the Nebraska Secretary of State.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Nebraska — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Nebraska residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Nebraska state documents go to the Nebraska Secretary of State in Lincoln.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Nebraska are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — not by the Nebraska Secretary of State.
- Nebraska state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) go to the Nebraska 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
- Nebraska Secretary of State
- Located in
- Lincoln
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Nebraska document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Nebraska state police check | Nebraska Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Nebraska birth, death or marriage certificate | Nebraska Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Nebraska | Nebraska Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Nebraska state court record | Nebraska Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Nebraska
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
City guides: Omaha
How we serve Nebraska
We serve Nebraska by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications; our nearest office to Nebraska is Chicago. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue and every other part of Nebraska.
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: Nebraska 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 Nebraska residents
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Where are Nebraska state documents apostilled?
Nebraska-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Nebraska — are apostilled by the Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary 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 Nebraska authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division |
|---|---|
| In person | 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508 Walk-ins completed same day |
| Mailing address | PO Box 95104, Lincoln, NE 68509 |
| Phone | (402) 471-2558 |
| State fee per apostille | $10 |
| Processing time (published) | 3–5 business days from receipt; walk-ins same day |
Source: Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
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).
Nebraska — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Nebraska?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Nebraska Secretary of State handles only Nebraska state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Nebraska state documents?
The Nebraska Secretary of State in Lincoln.
Which federal courts are in Nebraska?
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Do I need to visit an office in Nebraska?
No. We work with Nebraska 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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