Apostille
Illinois apostille cost
The Illinois apostille fee is $2.00 for each Apostille or Certificate.
- Issuing office
- Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department
- Fee
- $2.00 for each Apostille or Certificate. Source: Illinois Secretary of State, Apostilles and Certifications
- Turnaround
- 7 to 14 business days for mail requests. Source: Illinois Secretary of State, Apostilles and Certifications
How to get an apostille in Illinois
- 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 $2.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- Documents must be certified by a government official or notarized by an Illinois notary public.
- Requests are made by mail or in person at the Chicago office or select DMV+ locations.
Need it notarized first? See Illinois 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.
Illinois apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Illinois?
The Illinois apostille fee is $2.00 for each Apostille or Certificate.
Who issues apostilles in Illinois?
Issuing office: Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department.
How long does an apostille take in Illinois?
The office states: 7 to 14 business days for mail requests.