Minnesota documents are apostilled by the Minnesota Secretary of State in Saint Paul. If your document was issued in Minnesota, or notarized by a notary commissioned in Minnesota, that is the only office that can certify it, wherever you live now.
Minnesota apostilles come from the Secretary of State in Saint Paul at $5 per certificate. The document must carry a Minnesota official’s certification or a Minnesota notary’s seal.
We handle Minnesota orders by mail from anywhere in the country, and a mobile notary can come to you anywhere in Minnesota when a document needs signing first. The state fee is already inside our price, along with the submission and return shipping.
At a glance
Minnesota documents we apostille most often
| Document | Where it comes from | Notarization |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, or a county office | Not required, certified copy |
| Marriage certificate | The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, or a county office | Not required, certified copy |
| Death certificate | The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, or a county office | Not required, certified copy |
| Divorce decree | Clerk of the court that granted it | Not required, needs court seal |
| Power of attorney, affidavit | You | Required, Minnesota notary |
| Diploma or transcript | Your school | Usually required |
| Company documents | MN 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.
Minnesota-specific things worth knowing
- County offices issue vital records too, and their certified copies are accepted.
- The notary must be commissioned in Minnesota. A document notarized across a state line goes to that state instead.
- Federal documents never go to MN 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 Minnesota, 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 MN Secretary of State
We submit to Saint Paul and pay the $5 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.
Minnesota Apostille: common questions
Who issues apostilles in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Secretary of State, in Saint Paul. Documents issued in Minnesota, or notarized by a Minnesota notary, go there.
How much does a Minnesota apostille cost?
The state charges $5. Our price starts at $99 per document and already includes that fee, so there is nothing extra to pay the state. See pricing.
Does Minnesota need a county certification first?
No. Minnesota certifies its notaries and officials directly, so a correct document goes straight to the state.
My document is federal. Can Minnesota 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 Minnesota. Can I still get a Minnesota 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 Saint Paul.
How long does a Minnesota 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.
Minnesota Secretary of State, apostilles · CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
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