Medford Apostille Service in Oregon
Apostille Request Form
Medford is the business center of the Rogue Valley, and its apostille requests reflect the valley’s exports. Fruit, wine and specialty-food companies ship to Asia, Europe and Latin America, and their buyers’ governments often want apostilled certificates of free sale, company registrations or signed distribution agreements before the first container clears customs.
On the personal side, Medford families need Jackson County birth and marriage records for dual citizenship and visas, Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College graduates need diplomas for jobs abroad, and Rogue Valley retirees need FBI checks and powers of attorney for a move to Mexico or Europe. Medford is about four and a half hours from our offices, so we work by mail and email.
Who Apostilles Medford Documents?
The Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division, in Salem apostilles Oregon public documents and notarizations at $10 each. Jackson County has no apostille office. Export documents and other private papers must be signed before an Oregon notary first; federal records go to the U.S. Department of State.
Jackson County Offices for Medford Records
Jackson County Clerk (marriage records)
The Jackson County Clerk in Medford records marriage licenses issued in the county and provides certified copies. For an apostille, the copy must show the certifying clerk’s printed name. The Oregon Center for Health Statistics also issues marriage certificates.
Jackson County Circuit Court (divorce and court records)
Certified divorce judgments, adoption decrees and name-change orders come from the Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford.
Birth and death certificates
Jackson County Health can issue certificates for about six months after a birth or death, including births at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center. After that, order a certified copy from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics.
Documents We Apostille for Medford Clients
- Export: certificates of free sale, commercial invoices, certificates of origin and distribution agreements for food, wine and agricultural products.
- Academic: Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College diplomas and transcripts.
- Personal: Jackson County birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, single status affidavits.
- Retirement abroad: FBI checks, notarized pension letters and powers of attorney.
How Our Medford Apostille Service Works
Medford clients mail their documents. Exporters can send drafts first so we can confirm the destination country’s requirements.
- Call or fill in the form above at (971) 514-3743. Tell us the document and the country it is going to, and we confirm you have the right version before anything is sent.
- Get the document to us. Mail it with tracking or drop it off. Mail to our Hillsboro office: 9620 NE Tanasbourne Dr, Suite 300, Office 39, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–2).
- We check it and file it. Our courier hand-carries Oregon documents to the Secretary of State in Salem; nothing goes through the state mail queue.
- We send it back to you or straight to the person abroad, with tracking.
What if the country doesn't accept apostilles?
Countries outside the Hague Convention, such as the UAE, Qatar, Vietnam and Egypt, need embassy legalization instead. We handle that chain too and quote it before we start.
Medford Apostille Cost and Timing
Medford orders cost the same as any Oregon order. Countries that require embassy legalization after the apostille step are quoted separately.
- Oregon apostille: $195 for the first document and $20 for each additional document, including the $10 Oregon state fee.
- Timing: next business day, or within 10 business days. The price is the same either way.
- FBI background check apostille: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days), handled by the U.S. Department of State.
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
Medford Apostille FAQ
Can you apostille a certificate of free sale for a Medford food company?
Yes, once it is signed by an official or before an Oregon notary. Some importing countries also require legalization by their embassy.
Where do I get a Jackson County birth certificate?
Within about six months, from Jackson County Health; after that, from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics.
How do I apostille a Southern Oregon University degree?
The registrar signs a statement certifying the diploma or transcript, it is notarized, and the Secretary of State apostilles it.
Do I need to drive to Salem or Portland?
No. Medford clients mail documents and we return them with tracking.
How long does a Medford apostille take?
Usually the next business day after we receive a correct document, plus shipping.
Get Your Medford Documents Apostilled
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us what the Medford document is and which country it is going to, and we will confirm the right version before you send it. More detail is on our Oregon apostille service page.