Apostille
North Carolina apostille cost
The North Carolina apostille fee is $10.00 per document.
- Fee
- $10.00 per document. Source: N.C. Secretary of State, Authentications
- Turnaround
- The office does not publish a turnaround time.
How to get an apostille in North Carolina
- 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 $10.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- Adoption documents only: a duplicate original requested at the same time costs $5.00.
Need it notarized first? See North Carolina 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.
North Carolina apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in North Carolina?
The North Carolina apostille fee is $10.00 per document.
Who issues apostilles in North Carolina?
Issuing office: North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, Authentications.