Kansas documents are apostilled by the Kansas Secretary of State in Topeka. If your document was issued in Kansas, or notarized by a notary commissioned in Kansas, that is the only office that can certify it, wherever you live now.
Kansas apostilles come from the Secretary of State in Topeka. The fee rose to $10 a document on 2 March 2026, from $7.50, so guides quoting the old figure are out of date.
Kansas City straddles two states, and that causes the most common Kansas mistake. A document notarized or issued on the Missouri side goes to Missouri, whatever the address on the envelope says.
We handle Kansas orders by mail from anywhere in the country, and a mobile notary can come to you anywhere in Kansas when a document needs signing first. The state fee is already inside our price, along with the submission and return shipping.
At a glance
Kansas documents we apostille most often
| Document | Where it comes from | Notarization |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Marriage certificate | The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics | Not required, certified copy |
| Death certificate | The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital 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, Kansas notary |
| Diploma or transcript | Your school | Usually required |
| Company documents | KS 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.
Kansas-specific things worth knowing
- The fee changed in March 2026. It is now $10, not $7.50.
- Kansas City, Kansas is not Kansas City, Missouri. Where the notary is commissioned, or which state issued the record, decides the office.
- The notary must be commissioned in Kansas. A document notarized across a state line goes to that state instead.
- Federal documents never go to KS 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 Kansas, 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 KS Secretary of State
We submit to Topeka 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.
Kansas Apostille: common questions
Who issues apostilles in Kansas?
The Kansas Secretary of State, in Topeka. Documents issued in Kansas, or notarized by a Kansas notary, go there.
How much does a Kansas 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 Kansas need a county certification first?
No. Kansas certifies its notaries and officials directly, so a correct document goes straight to the state.
My document is federal. Can Kansas 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 Kansas. Can I still get a Kansas 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 Topeka.
How long does a Kansas 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.
Kansas Secretary of State, apostilles · CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
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