Apostille
Rhode Island apostille cost
The Rhode Island apostille fee is $5.00 per document.
- Fee
- $5.00 per document. Source: R.I. Department of State, Get an Apostille
- Turnaround
- Processed within 3-5 business days of receipt. Source: R.I. Department of State, Get an Apostille
How to get an apostille in Rhode Island
- 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
- A completed request form must accompany the documents.
- Check or money order payable to RI Department of State; do not send cash by mail.
Need it notarized first? See Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island apostille fee is $5.00 per document.
Who issues apostilles in Rhode Island?
Issuing office: Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division.
How long does an apostille take in Rhode Island?
The office states: Processed within 3-5 business days of receipt.