West · UT
The Beehive State
How to get an apostille in Utah
In Utah, apostilles are issued by the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office / Notary & Apostille (Authentications). Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Utah apostille looks like.
- Capital
- Salt Lake City
- Governor (2026)
- Spencer Cox
- State flower
- Sego Lily
- State bird
- California Gull
Apostille signed by Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office / Notary & Apostille (Authentications)
Step-by-step: an apostille in Utah
- 01
Confirm the document is Utah-issued or notarized by a Utah notary public.
- 02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office 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 Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics (Department of Health and Human Services).
- 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.
Utah apostille fees & processing time
| Competent authority | Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office / Notary & Apostille (Authentications) |
|---|---|
| State fee | $10 per document (verify current fee) |
| Processing time | Mail-in is typically 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Salt Lake City. |
| Mailing / submission | Mail to the Utah Notary/Apostille office (Lieutenant Governor's Office) in Salt Lake City (verify the current address online). Include the fee, destination country, and prepaid return postage. |
Documents commonly apostilled in Utah
- 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 Utah.
Specimen
What a Utah apostille looks like
A Utah apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office / Notary & Apostille (Authentications) 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 Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office / Notary & Apostille (Authentications)
- 8.No. 0000000
- 9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
- 10.Signature [SIGNATURE]
Utah apostille FAQ
- Who issues apostilles in Utah?
- Utah apostilles are issued through the Lieutenant Governor's Office, which administers the state's notary and apostille programs.
- How do I get an apostille in Utah?
- Have your document notarized or certified, then submit it to the Utah apostille office with the fee and destination country, by mail or in person in Salt Lake City.
Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Utah apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office / Notary & Apostille (Authentications) via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.
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