Texas Apostille Service
Texas apostilles are issued by the Authentications Unit of the Texas Secretary of State in Austin. The state fee is $15 per document. Mail requests take up to two weeks; in-person requests are completed the same day.
| Issuing office | Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit |
|---|---|
| Where to send | 400 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| State fee | $15 per document |
| Mail processing | Up to two weeks from the day of receipt |
| In person | Same day; walk-ins Monday and Friday, appointments Tuesday to Thursday |
| How to submit | By mail or in person, with Form 2102 |
| Our service fee | $195 per document, plus the state fee |
Fees checked October 2026 against the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit.
Apostille Request Form
What does a Texas apostille look like?
How long does an apostille take in Texas?
Mail requests: up to two weeks from the day of receipt. In-person requests: same day; walk-ins Monday and Friday, appointments Tuesday to Thursday.
Allow extra time for shipping in both directions. A missing certification or the wrong type of copy sends a document back and restarts the clock, so we check yours before it is submitted.
An FBI background check is federal, not a Texas document. It goes to the U.S. Department of State, where regular processing takes 7 to 8 weeks. We offer an expedited FBI apostille in 10 business days.
How much does a Texas apostille cost?
The state fee is $15 per document, charged by the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit. Our service fee is $195 per document, which covers document review, submission to the state and return of your originals. Processing time is 10 business days, depending on state delays. Shipping and translation are quoted separately.
How to get an apostille in Texas: step by step
- Get the original Texas-issued document, a Texas certified copy issued within the past five years, or an original notarized in Texas.
- Complete Form 2102, Request for a Universal Apostille.
- Mail or bring it to 400 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
- In person: walk in on Monday or Friday, or book an appointment for Tuesday to Thursday. Ten documents maximum per visit.
What to watch for with Texas documents
- Certified records older than five years are refused.
- Adoption documents cost $10 each, capped at $100 per child, using Form 2103.
Personal documents
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Divorce decrees and judgment
- Naturalization Certificate
- Adoption dossier
- Copy of passport
- Copy of drivers license
- Deeds and wills
- Single status affidavit
- Car or automobile title
- Travel authorization
- State police record
- FBI background record
- No Record Of Marriage
- Apostille Agreement
Corporate documents
- Certificates of incorporation
- Certificates of good standing
- Certificates of origin
- Trademarks/patents
- Business power of attorney
- FDA certificates
- Invoices and free sale certificates
- Department of the Treasury (Form 6166)
- Foreign government certificate CFG
Academic documents
- University/college diploma or transcripts
- High School diplomas or transcripts
- Attendance Certificates
Along with the request form, you’ll need to mail in your original document or certified copy. Make sure to include a self-addressed and stamped return envelope so they can mail your document back once it’s been apostilled. Apostille authentication recommends using tracked mail both ways to ensure safe delivery.
This apostilled document can then be presented along with your original document to authorities overseas as proof that it is valid and came from a genuine source.
How we help with your Texas apostille
You can file a Texas apostille yourself with the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit. Many people use us because a rejected document costs more time than the fee.
- We check your document first. Send a photo or scan. We confirm it is the right version, signed by the right official, before anything is submitted.
- We fix what is missing. If your document needs notarizing, a new certified copy, or a county or court certification, we arrange it.
- We submit and collect. We send your documents to the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit in Austin and return the apostilled originals by tracked courier, in the US or abroad.
- We handle the federal side too. FBI background checks and other federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State, not the state. We do both.
- You can talk to a person. Call (971) 514-3743 or request a video consultation.
Our fee: $195 per document, plus the Texas state fee ($15 per document). 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
Our Houston office is at 6124 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77084. You can also mail your documents to us from anywhere, or visit our offices in Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Vancouver, Herndon and Houston.
Do you need a translation?
An apostille confirms the signature on your document. It does not translate it. If the country you are sending it to does not use English, the receiving office will usually ask for a certified translation as well.
We provide certified translation, so your Texas document can be apostilled and translated in one order. Each translation comes with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Order matters. Some countries want the translation done after the apostille so the apostille page is translated too; others have their own translator requirements. Tell us the country and we will confirm the correct order before you pay. Contact us for a translation quote.
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Texas apostille FAQ
How much does a Texas apostille cost?
The state fee is $15 per document, charged by the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit. Our service fee is $195 per document, plus the state fee.
How long does a Texas apostille take?
Mail requests: up to two weeks from the day of receipt. In-person requests: same day; walk-ins Monday and Friday, appointments Tuesday to Thursday.
Where do I get a Texas apostille?
Texas apostilles are issued by the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit in Austin.
Can Texas apostille my FBI background check?
No. FBI background checks are federal and are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. We handle that for $195 with regular processing in 7 to 8 weeks, or $390 expedited in 10 business days.
Do I need an apostille or an authentication?
Countries in the Hague Apostille Convention accept an apostille. Other countries need an authentication followed by embassy legalization. Tell us the country and we will confirm which applies.
Can you apostille a Texas document if I live outside Texas?
Yes. Mail us the document from anywhere in the world and we return it by tracked courier.
Source: Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit. Last checked October 2026.