Attention: Please note that as of July 1st, 2013, we will no longer be issuing authentications or apostilles for FBI Clearances with the FBI Affidavit. Please contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications for authentication or apostille on this document
Apostilles and Authentications
Please review the information below to expedite the apostille and authentications process.
Why do I need to get a document authenticated?
An authentication or legalization, sometimes called an apostille, is needed for documents that you plan to use in a foreign country.
Examples include:
- birth certificates
- marriage licenses
- school transcripts
- powers of attorney
- death certificates
- adoption dossiers
Where can I find official copies of important documents?
Please follow this link to find documents you are in need of.
I need to have a document authenticated. Walk in or mail in?
Walk-in information
Please bring the following to our office:
- The specific document
- Payment (refer to fees below)
Mailing information
Please send us the following information:
- Form
- Document
- Payment (refer to fees below)
- Self-addressed stamped envelope, so we can mail your documents back to you
Processing Fees
- $15.00-(per document)Normal Service Process (3-5 working days)
- $40.00-(per document)Next Business Day Service (24 hours)
- $65.00-(per document)Same Day Service (2 hours)
Payments are payable to the State of Utah; cash, check, Visa or MasterCard accepted
Mail all of the above to:
Utah State Capitol
350 N State Street, Suite 220
PO Box 142325
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
How long does it take to get an authentication?
For regular processing our office takes up to 3 to 5 business days to complete your request. If you need it done Next day or Same Day, additional fees are added.
Mail back
Documents will be mailed to you after the designated processing time. Note that documents are not processed on weekends or holidays.
Pick up
If you want to pick up your documents from our office, please mark appropriate box for notification, and you will receive a call when they are ready for pick up. Note that documents are not processed on weekends or holidays.
Can I get my document(s) authenticated faster?
We offer same day and next day expedited services for documents that are hand delivered to our office. Same Day documents have a processing time of up to 2 hours. Next day will be ready in 24 hours from drop off time (excluding weekend).
There is an additional fee for expedited documents see processing fees above.
What should be included in a notarized document?
For faster service, please make sure that the document includes:
Original signature(s) (not stamped or photocopied). A complete notary statement, including the state (Utah) and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization.
Can your office notarize my documents?
No. Documents must be notarized by a Utah notary public or certified by Vital Records or the county.