State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Nevada
How Nevada residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Nevada state documents handled by the Nevada Secretary of State.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Nevada — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Nevada residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Nevada state documents go to the Nevada Secretary of State in Carson City.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Nevada are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — not by the Nevada Secretary of State.
- Nevada state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) go to the Nevada 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
- Nevada Secretary of State
- Located in
- Carson City
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Nevada document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Nevada state police check | Nevada Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Nevada birth, death or marriage certificate | Nevada Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Nevada | Nevada Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Nevada state court record | Nevada Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Nevada
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
How we serve Nevada
We serve Nevada by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications; our nearest office to Nevada is Los Angeles. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, Carson City and every other part of Nevada.
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: Nevada 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 Nevada residents
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Where are Nevada state documents apostilled?
Nevada-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Nevada — are apostilled by the Nevada 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 Nevada authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Nevada Secretary of State |
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Source: Nevada 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 Nevada?
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 Nevada?
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).
Nevada — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Nevada?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Nevada Secretary of State handles only Nevada state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Nevada state documents?
The Nevada Secretary of State in Carson City.
Which federal courts are in Nevada?
U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.
Do I need to visit an office in Nevada?
No. We work with Nevada 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.
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.