Apostille
Pennsylvania apostille cost
The Pennsylvania apostille fee is $15.00 per document (not per page).
- Fee
- $15.00 per document (not per page). Source: Pa. Department of State, Document Certification
- Turnaround
- Mail: typically about two to three weeks, not counting mailing time. Source: Pa. Department of State, Document Certification
How to get an apostille in Pennsylvania
- 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 $15.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- Walk-in service no longer accepts cash (since November 25, 2024); checks, money orders and credit cards are accepted.
Need it notarized first? See Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania apostille fee is $15.00 per document (not per page).
Who issues apostilles in Pennsylvania?
Issuing office: Pennsylvania Department of State, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
How long does an apostille take in Pennsylvania?
The office states: Mail: typically about two to three weeks, not counting mailing time.