All 50 States Apostille Processing Services
Need an apostille on a document issued outside California? We manage state-level apostilles and authentications across every U.S. state and jurisdiction.
Our Oakland office manages expedited filing directly with the competent Secretary of State authorities in all 50 state capitols.
From the Bay Area to Every State Capitol in the Nation
Avoid the delays, rejected submissions, and complicated county clerk rules of handling out-of-state government agencies yourself. We review your paperwork, determine statutory eligibility, handle county clerk pre-authentications, and coordinate expedited return delivery.
How 50-State Apostille Jurisdiction Works
One of the most common misconceptions applicants face is assuming any California notary or government office can apostille an out-of-state document. Under state and international treaty laws:
State of Origin Rule
Public records (birth, marriage, death, probate, or corporate filings) must be authenticated by the Secretary of State in the exact state where they were issued. California cannot certify an official from another state.
End-to-End Coordination
You do not have to travel or research separate submission rules for each state. Rëdtomatoës acts as your single point of contact in the Bay Area, processing your files directly with each state capital.
Documents We Process Across All 50 States
We handle authentications for both public registry documents and private notarized instruments originating anywhere in the United States:
Vital Statistics Records
Birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses issued by state health departments or county recorders.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Clark County (Las Vegas) certificates, Utah online marriage records, dissolution decrees, and single status affidavits.
Diplomas & University Transcripts
Certified degrees and registrar-notarized transcripts from private and public universities in all 50 states.
Powers of Attorney (POA)
General, special, or durable powers of attorney executed under the laws of any state for international property or business.
Court Judgments & Decrees
Probate decrees, name change orders, civil court judgments, and foreign adoption dossier documents.
Commercial Invoices & Contracts
Certificates of origin, distributor agreements, intellectual property assignments, and cross-border commercial pacts.
State Police Background Checks
State-level police clearance certificates and criminal record letters (for federal FBI checks, see FBI Apostille).
Our 5-Step 50-State Apostille Process
A transparent and dependable trajectory designed to prevent rejected state filings:
Document & Authority Audit
We verify the issuing authority, seals, signatures, dates, and confirm which state Secretary of State has legal jurisdiction.
Expedited State Submission
Documents are submitted via priority courier or direct hand-filing to the respective state Capitol or authentications bureau.
Official Apostille Attached
The Secretary of State issues and securely affixes the numbered Hague Apostille certificate or state authentication seal.
Tracked Delivery to Client
Documents pick up from our office or returned to you in the Bay Area via tracked courier, shipped to another state, or delivered directly overseas (additional fee applies).
50 States & Territories Apostille Directory
Search below by state name or abbreviation to check the competent authority and specific document guidelines for that state:
California Secretary of State (Sacramento / Los Angeles)
Our home state! Direct walk-in processing available. Birth and death certificates must be issued by the County Health Officer, County Recorder, or State Registrar.
Delaware Secretary of State - Division of Corporations
Nationwide hub for corporate entities. Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, and Formation Charters expedited directly through Dover.
New York Department of State - Division of Corporations & State Records
Notarized documents require County Clerk authentication (certification of notary signature) prior to Department of State apostille. NYC vital records require an Exemplification Certificate.
Texas Secretary of State - Authentications Unit
Vital records must be certified by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics or the issuing County Clerk. No county clerk authentication required for Texas notaries.
Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations
Birth and death records must be certified by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. Florida notaries require statutory acknowledgment format.
Nevada Secretary of State
Primary corporate & trust jurisdiction. Fast-track processing available for business filings, trust deeds, and Las Vegas marriage certificates (Clark County Recorder).
Wyoming Secretary of State
Major jurisdiction for asset protection LLCs, trusts, and commercial entities. Prompt apostille processing for Cheyenne filings.
Alabama Secretary of State - Authentications Section
Notarized documents require Probate Judge or County Clerk certification in certain jurisdictions before Secretary of State apostille.
Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
Apostilles in Alaska are issued through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor rather than a Secretary of State.
Arizona Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the Arizona Department of Health Services or County Health Department.
Arkansas Secretary of State
Vital records must be signed by the State Registrar of Vital Records.
Colorado Secretary of State
Fully electronic apostille capability available for eligible e-notarized documents and certified records.
Connecticut Secretary of the State - Authentications Unit
Town Clerk certifications may be required for local vital records before submission to Hartford.
Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia
D.C. municipal documents apostilled through the Office of the Secretary of D.C. Federal documents proceed to U.S. Department of State.
Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA)
Georgia apostilles are uniquely administered by the GSCCCA rather than the Secretary of State directly.
Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Notarized documents require certification of the notary by the First Circuit Court clerk before the Lieutenant Governor issues the apostille.
Idaho Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics.
Illinois Secretary of State - Index Department
Documents notarized in Cook County or other counties must have the notary verified by the County Clerk before submission.
Indiana Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the Indiana Department of Health or Local Health Officer.
Iowa Secretary of State
Vital records certified by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Kansas Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics.
Kentucky Secretary of State
Notarized documents require County Clerk certification of the notary public signature before Secretary of State filing.
Louisiana Secretary of State
Parish Clerk of Court or State Registrar certifications apply for Louisiana civil law notary documents.
Maine Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by Maine Data, Research, and Vital Statistics or a municipal clerk.
Maryland Secretary of State - Certifications & Authentications
Notarized documents require authentication by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned before the Secretary of State.
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Public Records Division
Walk-in processing in Boston. Vital records must be issued by the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics.
Michigan Department of State - Office of the Great Seal
Notarized documents must be certified by the County Clerk of the county where the notary was appointed.
Minnesota Secretary of State
Direct processing for Minnesota notarized instruments and Minnesota Department of Health certificates.
Mississippi Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Missouri Secretary of State - Commissions Unit
Direct processing for Missouri notaries and DHSS Bureau of Vital Records.
Montana Secretary of State
Frequently used for vehicle trust and corporate entities. Direct expedited processing in Helena.
Nebraska Secretary of State
Vital records certified by DHHS Division of Public Health Vital Statistics.
New Hampshire Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the Division of Vital Records Administration.
New Jersey Department of the Treasury - Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services
Administered by the Department of the Treasury in Trenton. Vital records must be issued by the NJ Office of Vital Statistics and Registry.
New Mexico Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the New Mexico Department of Health Bureau of Vital Records.
North Carolina Secretary of State - Authentications Section
Vital records must be issued by the NC Vital Records office or Register of Deeds within the county.
North Dakota Secretary of State
Direct processing for North Dakota notaries and Division of Vital Records.
Ohio Secretary of State
Notarized documents require standard Ohio notary acknowledgment. Vital records certified by Ohio Department of Health.
Oklahoma Secretary of State
Vital records certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records Service.
Oregon Secretary of State - Corporation Division
Vital records must be certified by the Oregon Health Authority Center for Health Statistics or County Clerk.
Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation
Notarized documents processed in Harrisburg. Vital records must be issued by the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records.
Rhode Island Department of State
Vital records must be certified by the RI Department of Health Center for Vital Records.
South Carolina Secretary of State
Vital records must be certified by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
South Dakota Secretary of State
Popular trust jurisdiction. Direct processing for South Dakota trust instruments and Department of Health records.
Tennessee Secretary of State
Notarized documents require the notary signature to be certified by the County Clerk of the county where the notary was elected.
Lieutenant Governor of Utah - Authentications Office
Issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Fast-track processing available for Utah online marriage certificates and corporate filings.
Vermont Secretary of State
Vital records certified by the Vermont Department of Health or Town Clerk.
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia - Authentications Division
Vital records must be certified by the Virginia Department of Health Division of Vital Records in Richmond.
Washington Secretary of State - Apostille & Certification Program
Vital records must be certified by the Center for Health Statistics or local health jurisdiction.
West Virginia Secretary of State
Vital records certified by the Vital Registration Office in Charleston.
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Apostilles in Wisconsin are issued through the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) rather than the Secretary of State.
Puerto Rico Department of State (Departamento de Estado)
Under Puerto Rico civil code, notarial acts and civil registry documents are apostilled through the Departamento de Estado in San Juan.
Hague Member Countries vs. Non-Hague Legalization
The legal pathway for your 50-state documents is determined by whether the receiving country is a signatory to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention:
Hague Convention Countries (120+ Nations)
Includes United Kingdom, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil, Australia, and over 120 member states.
Non-Hague Countries (Embassy Legalization)
Includes United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, China (mainland), Vietnam, Taiwan, Jordan, and other non-signatory nations.
Frequently Asked Questions: All 50 States Apostille
California Apostille Services →
Direct expedited California Secretary of State liaison for documents originating in California.
FBI Apostille Services →
FBI criminal background check apostilles authenticated via U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Dept of State & Embassy Legalization →
Full multi-tiered authentication for nations not participating in the Hague Convention.