North Dakota documents are apostilled by the North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck. If your document was issued in North Dakota, or notarized by a notary commissioned in North Dakota, that is the only office that can certify it, wherever you live now.
North Dakota apostilles come from the Secretary of State in Bismarck. On top of the $10 apostille fee the state charges a $5 record search for each different notary whose signature it has to verify.
We handle North Dakota orders by mail from anywhere in the country, and a mobile notary can come to you anywhere in North Dakota when a document needs signing first. The state fee is already inside our price, along with the submission and return shipping.
At a glance
North Dakota documents we apostille most often
| Document | Where it comes from | Notarization |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | North Dakota HHS, Vital Records | Not required, certified copy |
| Marriage certificate | North Dakota HHS, Vital Records | Not required, certified copy |
| Death certificate | North Dakota HHS, Vital Records | Not required, certified copy |
| Divorce decree | Clerk of the court that granted it | Not required, needs court seal |
| Power of attorney, affidavit | You | Required, North Dakota notary |
| Diploma or transcript | Your school | Usually required |
| Company documents | ND 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.
North Dakota-specific things worth knowing
- A $5 search per notary is added to the $10 fee. It is already in our price.
- The notary must be commissioned in North Dakota. A document notarized across a state line goes to that state instead.
- Federal documents never go to ND 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 North Dakota, 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 ND Secretary of State
We submit to Bismarck 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.
North Dakota Apostille: common questions
Who issues apostilles in North Dakota?
The North Dakota Secretary of State, in Bismarck. Documents issued in North Dakota, or notarized by a North Dakota notary, go there.
How much does a North Dakota apostille cost?
The state charges $10 (plus $5 record search per notary). Our price starts at $99 per document and already includes that fee, so there is nothing extra to pay the state. See pricing.
Does North Dakota need a county certification first?
No. North Dakota certifies its notaries and officials directly, so a correct document goes straight to the state.
My document is federal. Can North Dakota 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 North Dakota. Can I still get a North Dakota 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 Bismarck.
How long does a North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Secretary of State, apostilles · CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
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