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How to get an apostille in Nevada
In Nevada, apostilles are issued by the Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division (Apostilles & Certifications). Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Nevada apostille looks like.
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Apostille signed by Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division (Apostilles & Certifications)
Step-by-step: an apostille in Nevada
- 01
Confirm the document is Nevada-issued or notarized by a Nevada notary public.
- 02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Nevada 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 Nevada Office of Vital Records or the county where the event occurred.
- 04
Complete the apostille/certification 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.
Nevada apostille fees & processing time
| Competent authority | Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division (Apostilles & Certifications) |
|---|---|
| State fee | $20 per document (verify current fee) |
| Processing time | Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Carson City and Las Vegas. |
| Mailing / submission | Mail to the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division, in Carson City (verify the current address online). In-person service is available in Carson City and Las Vegas. Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage. |
Documents commonly apostilled in Nevada
- 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 Nevada.
Specimen
What a Nevada apostille looks like
A Nevada apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division (Apostilles & Certifications) 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 Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division (Apostilles & Certifications)
- 8.No. 0000000
- 9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
- 10.Signature [SIGNATURE]
Nevada apostille FAQ
- Where can I get an apostille in Nevada?
- The Nevada Secretary of State's Notary Division handles apostilles, with offices in Carson City and Las Vegas plus a mail-in option.
- How much is a Nevada apostille?
- Nevada's per-document fee is commonly around $20. Confirm the current fee on the Secretary of State's page.
Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Nevada apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division (Apostilles & Certifications) via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.
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