Midwest · NE
The Cornhusker State
How to get an apostille in Nebraska
In Nebraska, apostilles are issued by the Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary/Apostille & Authentication. Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Nebraska apostille looks like.
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- Lincoln
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- Jim Pillen
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- Goldenrod
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- Western Meadowlark
Apostille signed by Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary/Apostille & Authentication
Step-by-step: an apostille in Nebraska
- 01
Confirm the document is Nebraska-issued or notarized by a Nebraska notary public.
- 02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Nebraska 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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records).
- 04
Complete the apostille/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.
Nebraska apostille fees & processing time
| Competent authority | Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary/Apostille & Authentication |
|---|---|
| State fee | $10 per document (verify current fee) |
| Processing time | Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Lincoln. |
| Mailing / submission | Mail to the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services, in Lincoln (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage. |
Documents commonly apostilled in Nebraska
- 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 Nebraska.
Specimen
What a Nebraska apostille looks like
A Nebraska apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary/Apostille & Authentication 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 →- 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 Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary/Apostille & Authentication
- 8.No. 0000000
- 9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
- 10.Signature [SIGNATURE]
Nebraska apostille FAQ
- Where do I get an apostille in Nebraska?
- The Nebraska Secretary of State's office in Lincoln issues apostilles and authentications, by mail or in person.
- How long does a Nebraska apostille take?
- Mail-in processing is typically one to two weeks; in-person service in Lincoln is faster. Confirm current timelines online.
Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Nebraska apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary/Apostille & Authentication via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.
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