Idaho documents are apostilled by the Idaho Secretary of State in Boise. If your document was issued in Idaho, or notarized by a notary commissioned in Idaho, that is the only office that can certify it, wherever you live now.
Idaho apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State in Boise at $10 a document, with no county step in between. Each document is certified, and charged, on its own.
We handle Idaho orders by mail from anywhere in the country, and a mobile notary can come to you anywhere in Idaho when a document needs signing first. The state fee is already inside our price, along with the submission and return shipping.
At a glance
Idaho documents we apostille most often
| Document | Where it comes from | Notarization |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Marriage certificate | The county recorder, or the state Bureau of Vital Records | Not required, certified copy |
| Death certificate | The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Divorce decree | Clerk of the court that granted it | Not required, needs court seal |
| Power of attorney, affidavit | You | Required, Idaho notary |
| Diploma or transcript | Your school | Usually required |
| Company documents | ID Secretary of State | Certified copies, or notarized if company-issued |
| FBI check, IRS, USCIS | Federal agency | Federal, goes to the U.S. Dept. of State |
Not sure which you have? Send it through the free review and we will tell you before you pay. No usable copy? We can order a certified copy.
Idaho-specific things worth knowing
- One fee per document, not per order, so a set of five is five apostilles.
- Marriage certificates are available from the county recorder or the state Bureau of Vital Records. Either certified copy works.
- The notary must be commissioned in Idaho. A document notarized across a state line goes to that state instead.
- Federal documents never go to ID Secretary of State. An FBI background check, IRS letter or naturalization certificate is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. See federal apostille.
How it works
Step 1
Send us the document
Post the original in, book a mobile notary who comes to you anywhere in Idaho, or have us retrieve a certified copy.
Step 2
We check it first
We confirm the copy is certified, correctly sealed, and notarized where needed, before any state fee is paid.
Step 3
Apostille from ID Secretary of State
We submit to Boise and pay the $10 state fee, which is already included in your price.
Step 4
Back to you
Shipped tracked and insured, or scanned and emailed as soon as it is issued.
Idaho Apostille: common questions
Who issues apostilles in Idaho?
The Idaho Secretary of State, in Boise. Documents issued in Idaho, or notarized by a Idaho notary, go there.
How much does a Idaho apostille cost?
The state charges $10. Our price starts at $99 per document and already includes that fee, so there is nothing extra to pay the state. See pricing.
Does Idaho need a county certification first?
No. Idaho certifies its notaries and officials directly, so a correct document goes straight to the state.
My document is federal. Can Idaho apostille it?
No. An FBI background check, IRS letter, USCIS document or federal court record carries a federal signature, so it goes to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., whichever state you live in. See federal apostille.
I live outside Idaho. Can I still get a Idaho apostille?
Yes. The state that issued the document decides the office, not where you live. Post it to us from anywhere and we submit it in Boise.
How long does a Idaho apostille take?
It depends on the state’s current queue plus shipping. See processing times for what we are seeing now, and ask about rush if you have a deadline.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
Idaho Secretary of State, apostilles · CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
Ready to get started?
Book online for an exact price, including the Idaho state fee.
Related: Apostille by state · Washington apostille · Oregon apostille · Montana apostille · Federal apostille