Apostille
Alabama apostille cost
The Alabama apostille fee is $5.00 per document.
- Issuing office
- Alabama Secretary of State, Authentication Division
- Fee
- $5.00 per document. Source: Alabama Secretary of State, Authentications FAQ
- Turnaround
- The office does not publish a turnaround time.
How to get an apostille in Alabama
- Check the destination. An apostille works only for countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Other countries need authentication and embassy legalization instead.
- Get the document ready. Check what the office accepts before you send anything, including any certification it needs first.
- Submit it. Send the document to the office with the $5.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- Documents must be notarized by an Alabama notary public before the Apostille can be affixed.
Need it notarized first? See Alabama notary fees.
Figures checked against the official sources linked here on November 7, 2026. These are government fees only: a private service, shipping and any embassy charge are extra. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so confirm with the official source before relying on a figure.
Alabama apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Alabama?
The Alabama apostille fee is $5.00 per document.
Who issues apostilles in Alabama?
Issuing office: Alabama Secretary of State, Authentication Division.