Apostille
Texas apostille cost
The Texas apostille fee is $15.00 per document (not per page).
- Issuing office
- Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit
- Fee
- $15.00 per document (not per page). Source: Texas SOS universal apostille request page
- Turnaround
- Mailed requests can take up to two weeks from receipt. Source: Texas SOS universal apostille request page
How to get an apostille in Texas
- 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
- Adoption-related apostilles are $10 per document, with total fees not over $100 per child.
- Walk-in service is on Monday and Friday; Tuesday to Thursday is by appointment.
Need it notarized first? See Texas 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.
Texas apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in Texas?
The Texas apostille fee is $15.00 per document (not per page).
Who issues apostilles in Texas?
Issuing office: Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit.
How long does an apostille take in Texas?
The office states: Mailed requests can take up to two weeks from receipt.