Utah
Certificate of Citizenship Apostille in Utah
How Utah residents get their Certificate of Citizenship authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Office of the Lieutenant Governor can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Utah. Federal documents like your Certificate of Citizenship are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Office of the Lieutenant Governor can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
Key takeaways
- Issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services; apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State — the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor can’t apostille it.
- 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.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Utah apostille office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Salt Lake City
- Our nearest office
- Denver
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Utah doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Salt Lake City has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Utah residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
About the Certificate of Citizenship
How to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561) for use abroad — and the copying restriction that applies, just as it does to naturalization ce.
What the Office of the Lieutenant Governor can do
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Salt Lake City issues apostilles for documents signed by Utah officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Utah registrars, Utah state-court records, and documents notarized by Utah notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from Utah
We serve Utah by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications; our nearest office to Utah is Denver. There’s no need to visit an office in person.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Serving Salt Lake City, Provo, West Valley City, St. George and everywhere else in Utah.
Official sources: USCIS Form N-565 · USCIS — Citizenship Through Parents · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries).
Utah state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor · Utah State Capitol, 350 North State Street, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 · 801-538-1041 · state fee $5 by mail; $20 in person same day. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
How long does the Certificate of Citizenship apostille take from Utah?
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 it cost from Utah?
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).
Certificate of Citizenship in Utah — FAQ
Can the Office of the Lieutenant Governor apostille my Certificate of Citizenship?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Utah?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Utah clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Utah?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Related: Certificate of Citizenship — full guide · All documents in Utah · Federal vs. state apostille
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