Apostille
Kentucky apostille cost
The Kentucky apostille fee is $5.00 per document.
- Fee
- $5.00 per document. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, Apostilles and Authentications
- Turnaround
- Mailed requests completed within 3 business days. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, Apostilles and Authentications
How to get an apostille in Kentucky
- 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
- Paper notarized documents need the notary's signature certified by the county clerk where the notary is registered first.
- Electronically notarized documents do not need county clerk certification and go through the online portal.
Need it notarized first? See Kentucky 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.
Kentucky apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Kentucky?
The Kentucky apostille fee is $5.00 per document.
Who issues apostilles in Kentucky?
Issuing office: Kentucky Secretary of State, Authentications and Apostilles.
How long does an apostille take in Kentucky?
The office states: Mailed requests completed within 3 business days.