How to Get an Apostille in Oklahoma

Educational information, not legal advice. Fees, addresses and processing times reflect the Oklahoma Secretary of State and can change. Confirm current details on the official sos.ok.gov page before you mail anything.

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How much does an Oklahoma apostille cost?

An Oklahoma apostille costs $25 per document, which puts Oklahoma among the most expensive states in the country, roughly tied with New Jersey and far above states like Michigan at a dollar. The fee is charged per notarial act or certified document, but a single document may run several pages under that one $25 charge, so multi-page documents do not multiply the cost. For mailed requests, payment must be a cashier's check, money order or business check payable to the Oklahoma Secretary of State; personal checks are not accepted. As always, the $25 is the state charge only, and any private service adds its own handling fee on top. The amount can change, so verify the current fee before you file.

Who issues apostilles in Oklahoma?

Apostilles in Oklahoma are issued by the Secretary of State through the Certification Department in Oklahoma City. The office authenticates the signature and seal of an Oklahoma notary or public official, issuing an apostille for Hague Convention countries and a certification for the rest. It handles Oklahoma documents only, so a document issued or notarized in another state goes to that state. A private document such as a power of attorney must be notarized by an Oklahoma notary first, while a vital record must be a certified copy from the Oklahoma State Department of Health; all signatures must be original, never photocopies. Corporate records such as certificates of good standing can also be apostilled.

How long does an Oklahoma apostille take?

An Oklahoma apostille at the counter is handled the same day, and a mailed request is usually processed within one to two business days after the office receives it, which makes Oklahoma one of the faster states despite its higher fee. Add mail transit in each direction when you plan. Oklahoma lets you include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope for the return; if you do not, the office returns the document by regular mail to the address on your cover letter, and that return may not include tracking. For a firm deadline, either the same-day counter or a prepaid tracked return envelope keeps the round trip predictable.

Can Oklahoma apostille an FBI background check?

No, Oklahoma cannot apostille an FBI background check, because it is a federal document authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Sending a federal report to Oklahoma City means it comes back unprocessed. The Oklahoma Secretary of State authenticates documents issued or notarized in Oklahoma, such as an Oklahoma birth certificate from the State Department of Health or a power of attorney notarized by an Oklahoma notary. Documents from elsewhere, whether federal or from another state, go to their own office.

By the Trámites Notariales US editorial team. Sources: Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Services, Apostilles (sos.ok.gov). Because this can change, check the fee and address with the office first.