Apostille
Michigan apostille cost
The Michigan apostille fee is $1.00 per document.
- Issuing office
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal
- Fee
- $1.00 per document. Source: Michigan Dept. of State, Document Authentication and Apostille
- Turnaround
- Turn-around time is 1-2 weeks (mail). Source: Michigan Dept. of State, Document Authentication and Apostille
How to get an apostille in Michigan
- 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 $1.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- In-person authentication is by appointment only (Mondays or Wednesdays).
- Documents in a foreign language must include a written English translation.
Need it notarized first? See Michigan 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.
Michigan apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Michigan?
The Michigan apostille fee is $1.00 per document.
Who issues apostilles in Michigan?
Issuing office: Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal.
How long does an apostille take in Michigan?
The office states: Turn-around time is 1-2 weeks (mail).