Apostille Certificate from the Louisiana Secretary of State


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How to order an Apostille Certificate from the Louisiana Secretary of State

An original or certified copy is required. You can order a certified copy of your articles and request an Apostille at the same time. We recommend faxing the order, only if you are requesting the certified copy at the same time. Normal processing takes up to 3 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $20.00. Expedited service is available for up to $50.00 more and should take less than 24 hours, plus additional time for mailing. Always provide the name of the country needing a Louisiana Apostille or Certificate of Authentication.


You can order


By Mail:

Cover letter must include the name of the country, payment, prepaid return envelope with the address the documents should be mailed to after processing, and a daytime phone number for possible questions. You must enclose an original or certified copy of the document, or a request for a certified copy of the document.

By Fax:

You may fax your order only if requesting the certified copy at the same time. You will want to provide the order form, return service preference instructions, and a daytime phone number for any questions on a normal fax cover sheet. Additional fees apply for credit card processing.

In Person:

You can request non-expedited processing and leave your phone number for them to call you when the processing is completed. A $30.00 fee is optional for 24 hour processing. An additional $50.00 fee is optional for expedited counter service while you wait. You will want to be sure to arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. You must provide a certified copy or original document. You will want to have your payment handy.


Do you need to order a certified copy at the same time or does the fee include a certified copy?

A certified copy can be ordered at the same time. This fee does not include a certified copy.


How much does it cost to obtain an Louisiana Apostille?


$20.00 per document for normal processing.
$30.00 for 24 hour processing
$50.00 for expedited processing
$2.00 credit card processing fee
$1.00 additional fee per page for return fax ($10.00 maximum fee).

Is expedited processing available?

Yes. An expedited service fee of $50.00 is required for expedited processing, in addition to the regular $20.00 fee. For 24 hour processing, a $30.00 fee is required, in addition to the regular $20.00 fee.


Payment options?

Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
Make check or money order payable to: Secretary of State.


How long does it take to get an Apostille Certification from Louisiana Secretary of State?


Expedited processing:same day, plus additional time for mailing
Expedited 24 hour processing:24 business hours, plus additional time for mailing
Normal processing:2-3 business days, plus additional time for mailing

How will the Apostille Certificate come back after I order from the Louisiana Secretary of State?

It will be returned by the type of pre-addressed prepaid envelope or by UPS/Fed Ex if you provide a prepaid account number. Return service by fax is available for $1.00, per page. However, an original document may be required by the receiving country. Return service by email is not available.


Forms:


Contact Info:

Louisiana Secretary of State
Commissions Division
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225)925-4704 or (225)922-0330 phone
(225)925-4727 fax
Email: 


 
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Baton Rouge, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish
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