Apostille
Louisiana apostille cost
The Louisiana apostille fee is $20.00 per document.
- Issuing office
- Louisiana Department of State, Secretary of State
- Fee
- $20.00 per document. Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, Apostilles & Authentications
- Turnaround
- The office does not publish a turnaround time.
How to get an apostille in Louisiana
- 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 $20.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- The fee is $10 per document when the content is related to an adoption; corroborating evidence may be required.
Need it notarized first? See Louisiana 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.
Louisiana apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Louisiana?
The Louisiana apostille fee is $20.00 per document.
Who issues apostilles in Louisiana?
Issuing office: Louisiana Department of State, Secretary of State.