How much does an Arizona apostille cost?

Arizona's state fee is among the lowest in the country — commonly $3 per document — though shipping and any notarization are additional. Confirm the current fee on the official page.

Where can I get an apostille in Arizona in person?

The Arizona Secretary of State offers in-person service at offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Check hours and any appointment requirements before you go.

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How to get an apostille in Arizona

In Arizona, apostilles are issued by the Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication. Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Arizona apostille looks like.

Capital: Phoenix
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Apostille signed by Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication

Draft — pending source verification. This page was drafted from the standard Arizona process and the official source linked below. Always confirm the current fee, address, and steps on the official page before you mail anything.

Step-by-step: an apostille in Arizona

01
Verify the document is Arizona-issued or notarized by an Arizona notary public.
02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Arizona Secretary of State authenticates the notary's commission, not your signature directly. Vital records and court documents skip this step (they are certified by the issuing office instead).
03
For vital records, obtain a certified copy from the Arizona Department of Health Services (Office of Vital Records).
04
Complete the apostille/authentication cover request and state the destination country.
05
Submit by mail or in person with the fee and a prepaid return envelope.
06
Receive the apostille or authentication certificate.

Arizona apostille fees & processing time

Competent authority	Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication
State fee	$3 per document
Processing time	Mail-in is roughly 1–2 weeks; walk-in service is available in Phoenix and Tucson.
Mailing / submission	Mail to the Arizona Secretary of State, Apostille/Authentication, in Phoenix (verify the current address online). Include the per-document fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage.

Source: Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication — https://azsos.gov/business/notary-apostillesDraft — verify fees, address, and steps against the official page before relying on them.

Documents commonly apostilled in Arizona

Birth, marriage, and death certificates (certified copies from the state vital-records office)
Divorce decrees and court orders (certified by the clerk of court)
Powers of attorney and affidavits (signed before a notary)
Single-status / no-record affidavits for marriage abroad
Diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates
Corporate documents — articles of incorporation, good-standing certificates, board resolutions
Commercial and export documents

Federal documents (such as an FBI background check) are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State, not by Arizona.

Specimen

What a Arizona apostille looks like

A Arizona apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication as the issuing authority. Below is an illustrative specimen — it is not a valid document and contains no real data.

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APOSTILLE

(Convention de La Haye du 5 octobre 1961)

1.Country United States of America
2.has been signed by [NAME OF SIGNER]
3.acting in the capacity of [CAPACITY — e.g. Notary Public]
4.bears the seal / stamp of [ISSUING OFFICIAL / SEAL]
5.at [CITY / PLACE]
6.the [DATE]
7.by Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication
8.No. 0000000
9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
10.Signature [SIGNATURE]

SPECIMEN — NOT A VALID DOCUMENT. Illustrative example only, showing the standard apostille layout for Arizona. Contains no real names, numbers, signatures, or government seal. Not legal advice.

Arizona apostille FAQ

How much does an Arizona apostille cost?: Arizona's state fee is among the lowest in the country — commonly $3 per document — though shipping and any notarization are additional. Confirm the current fee on the official page.
Where can I get an apostille in Arizona in person?: The Arizona Secretary of State offers in-person service at offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Check hours and any appointment requirements before you go.

Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Arizona apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Arizona Secretary of State — Apostille & Authentication via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.

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