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How to get an apostille in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, apostilles are issued by the Oklahoma Secretary of State — Certifications & Apostilles. Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Oklahoma apostille looks like.
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Apostille signed by Oklahoma Secretary of State — Certifications & Apostilles
Step-by-step: an apostille in Oklahoma
- 01
Confirm the document is Oklahoma-issued or notarized by an Oklahoma notary public.
- 02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State Department of Health (Vital Records).
- 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.
Oklahoma apostille fees & processing time
| Competent authority | Oklahoma Secretary of State — Certifications & Apostilles |
|---|---|
| State fee | $25 per document (verify current fee) |
| Processing time | Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Oklahoma City. |
| Mailing / submission | Mail to the Oklahoma Secretary of State, in Oklahoma City (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage. |
Documents commonly apostilled in Oklahoma
- 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 Oklahoma.
Specimen
What a Oklahoma apostille looks like
A Oklahoma apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Oklahoma Secretary of State — Certifications & 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 →- 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 Oklahoma Secretary of State — Certifications & Apostilles
- 8.No. 0000000
- 9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
- 10.Signature [SIGNATURE]
Oklahoma apostille FAQ
- Where do I get an apostille in Oklahoma?
- The Oklahoma Secretary of State's office in Oklahoma City issues apostilles and certifications, by mail or in person.
- How much is an Oklahoma apostille?
- Oklahoma's per-document fee is commonly around $25. Confirm the current fee on the Secretary of State's page.
Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Oklahoma apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Oklahoma Secretary of State — Certifications & Apostilles via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.
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