Apostille Service in Plano, Texas
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Plano is one of the most international cities in North Texas. Corporate headquarters, global banks and tech employers bring people here from around the world, and send Plano residents overseas for work, school and family. Nearly all of those moves need documents a foreign government will accept. In the US, that means an apostille.
We handle apostille service for Plano, Texas from start to finish. We get the right certified copy from Collin County or the State of Texas, check it before it goes to Austin, submit it to the Texas Secretary of State, and send the finished apostille back to you. No trip to Austin, no rejected paperwork.
This page covers which Plano and Collin County offices issue your documents, how the Texas apostille process works, what it costs and how long it takes.
Who Issues an Apostille for Plano Documents?
Every apostille on a Texas document is issued by one office: the Authentications Unit of the Texas Secretary of State in Austin. Plano doesn’t have its own apostille office, and neither does Collin County. What matters locally is getting the right certified copy first, because the Secretary of State will only apostille a document signed by an official it can verify.
| Detail | Texas Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Issuing office | Authentications Unit |
| Address | 400 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| State fee | $15 per document |
| By mail | Up to two weeks from the day of receipt |
| In person | Same day. Walk-ins Monday and Friday, appointments Tuesday to Thursday |
| Request form | Form 2102 |
Source: Texas Secretary of State authentication information
Where Plano Records Come From
Most of Plano is in Collin County, and a small western part is in Denton County. The office that holds your record depends on the document type and where the event happened.
- Birth and death certificates: Texas Vital Statistics (Department of State Health Services) or the Collin County Clerk. When ordering from Texas Vital Statistics, list “Apostille” as the reason for the request.
- Marriage licenses: Collin County Clerk (or Denton County Clerk if you married there).
- Divorce decrees and other court orders: Collin County District Clerk.
- Diplomas and transcripts: your school or university, followed by a notarized copy where required.
- Business documents: Texas Secretary of State (formation documents and certificates of status) or a notarized corporate document.
Source: Texas DSHS: records for foreign governments (apostille)
Collin County Offices Plano Residents Use
You don’t need to visit any of these yourself. We can order the certified copy for you. If you’d rather pick it up yourself, here’s where to go.
Collin County Clerk (birth, death and marriage records)
- Main office: 2300 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071, (972) 548-4185
- Plano office: 900 E. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75074, (972) 881-3025. In October 2026 the county listed this office as closed until further notice due to flooding, so check before you go.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Certified copies can also be ordered online through the county’s vital records request system.
Source: Collin County Clerk
Collin County District Clerk (divorce decrees and court records)
- Address: 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071, (972) 548-4320
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Record searches can be requested in person, by mail or by email. Ask for a certified copy of the final decree; a plain copy can’t be apostilled.
Source: Collin County District Clerk
Documents We Apostille for Plano Clients
Personal documents
- Birth certificates (for dual citizenship, residency or marriage abroad)
- Marriage licenses and certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates (for estates and property abroad)
- Single status affidavits and other notarized personal documents
- FBI background checks (federal documents are apostilled by the US Department of State, not Texas)
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Academic documents
Plano families and students often need diplomas and transcripts apostilled for study or teaching jobs abroad. Common sources include Collin College’s Plano Campus (Spring Creek), the University of Texas at Dallas in neighboring Richardson, and Plano ISD high schools. Most schools require a registrar-signed or notarized copy before the Secretary of State will apostille it. We confirm what your school issues before we submit anything.
Corporate documents
Plano is home to major employers such as Toyota Motor North America, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, Bank of America, NTT Data, Liberty Mutual and Ericsson. Companies like these, and the many smaller firms that work with them, regularly need apostilles for:
- Certificates of formation and certificates of status
- Powers of attorney for overseas signings
- Board resolutions and corporate authorizations
- Employment verification letters for international assignments
- Commercial invoices and distribution agreements
How Our Plano Apostille Service Works
- Tell us your document and destination country. We confirm whether the country accepts an apostille (Hague Convention members) or needs embassy legalization instead.
- We get or check the certified copy. We order it from Collin County, Denton County or Texas Vital Statistics, or you mail us the one you have. We check that it’s a version the Secretary of State will accept.
- We submit it to the Texas Secretary of State with Form 2102 and the $15 state fee.
- The apostille is attached. It’s a separate certificate permanently attached to your document.
- We return it to you in Plano or anywhere else, with tracking.
What If My Country Doesn’t Accept Apostilles?
Countries outside the Hague Convention, including the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, need embassy legalization instead. That’s a longer chain: state authentication, then the US Department of State, then the country’s embassy. We handle that too.
Cost and Timing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Texas Secretary of State fee | $15 per document |
| Our service fee | $195 per document, plus the state fee |
| Certified copy from the county or state | Set by the issuing office |
| Return shipping | Depends on the delivery speed you choose |
Timing: the Secretary of State takes up to two weeks for mail requests and processes in-person requests the same day. Because we submit in person, the state step usually isn’t the slow part. Getting the right certified copy is. Call us with your deadline and we’ll give you a realistic date.
Why Plano Clients Use Us
- We check before we submit. Most rejections happen because the wrong type of copy was sent. We catch that before the document leaves Plano.
- No trip to Austin. Plano to the Capitol is roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive each way. We handle the in-person submission.
- One contact for every step, from the county certified copy to embassy legalization.
- Nationwide coverage. If your documents come from several states, such as a Texas birth certificate and a California marriage record, we can handle them together.
Plano Apostille FAQ
Can I get an apostille in Plano itself?
No. Every apostille for a Texas document is issued by the Texas Secretary of State in Austin. Plano and Collin County offices issue the certified copies that get apostilled. We handle the Austin step for you.
Where do I get a certified birth certificate for an apostille in Plano?
From Texas Vital Statistics (DSHS) or the Collin County Clerk. When ordering from the state, list “Apostille” as the reason for the request. We can order it for you.
How do I apostille a Collin County divorce decree?
Request a certified copy of the final decree from the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney. It is then submitted to the Texas Secretary of State for the apostille.
How much does a Texas apostille cost?
The Texas Secretary of State charges $15 per document. Our full service is $195 per document plus the state fee.
How long does an apostille take for Plano documents?
The Secretary of State takes up to two weeks by mail and the same day in person. The total time mostly depends on how quickly the certified copy can be obtained.
Get Your Plano Documents Apostilled
Moving abroad, marrying overseas, studying internationally or expanding your business? Send us your Plano or Collin County documents and we’ll handle the rest, from the certified copy to the finished apostille.
Call (971) 514-3743 or fill out the apostille request form to get started.
State specific information
Need statewide details? See our Texas apostille service page for the Texas Secretary of State process, fees and timelines.