How much does a Georgia apostille cost?

Georgia's state fee is commonly $3 per document — one of the lowest in the country. Confirm the current fee on the Secretary of State's page.

Where do I get a Georgia birth certificate apostilled?

First obtain a certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health, then submit it to the Secretary of State's Authentications office for the apostille.

South · GA

The Peach State

How to get an apostille in Georgia

In Georgia, apostilles are issued by the Georgia Secretary of State — Authentications (Apostilles). Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Georgia apostille looks like.

Capital: Atlanta
Governor (2026): Brian Kemp
State flower: Cherokee Rose
State bird: Brown Thrasher

Apostille signed by Georgia Secretary of State — Authentications (Apostilles)

Draft — pending source verification. This page was drafted from the standard Georgia 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 Georgia

01
Confirm the document is Georgia-issued or notarized by a Georgia notary public.
02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Georgia 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 Georgia Department of Public Health (State Office of Vital Records).
04
Complete the authentication request and identify the destination country.
05
Submit by mail or in person with the fee and a prepaid return envelope.
06
Receive your apostille or certificate of authentication.

Georgia apostille fees & processing time

Competent authority	Georgia Secretary of State — Authentications (Apostilles)
State fee	$3 per document
Processing time	Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Atlanta and via regional offices.
Mailing / submission	Mail to the Georgia Secretary of State, Authentications, in Atlanta (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage.

Source: Georgia Secretary of State — Authentications (Apostilles) — https://sos.ga.gov/page/authentication-recordsDraft — verify fees, address, and steps against the official page before relying on them.

Documents commonly apostilled in Georgia

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 Georgia.

Specimen

What a Georgia apostille looks like

A Georgia apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Georgia Secretary of State — Authentications (Apostilles) as the issuing authority. Below is an illustrative specimen — it is not a valid document and contains no real data.

See specimens for all states →

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 Georgia Secretary of State — Authentications (Apostilles)
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 Georgia. Contains no real names, numbers, signatures, or government seal. Not legal advice.

Georgia apostille FAQ

How much does a Georgia apostille cost?: Georgia's state fee is commonly $3 per document — one of the lowest in the country. Confirm the current fee on the Secretary of State's page.
Where do I get a Georgia birth certificate apostilled?: First obtain a certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health, then submit it to the Secretary of State's Authentications office for the apostille.

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

Need it done for you?

Rather not deal with the Georgia paperwork yourself?

This guide is free to use. If you’d like a service to prepare, notarize where needed, and submit your documents for you — including federal documents and translations — tell us what you need and we’ll point you to the right help.