Short answer. The Idaho Secretary of State, Notary Department issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail and in person. Requests are processed daily as received and returned by first-class mail.
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- Idaho Secretary of State, Notary Department Official page
- Fee
- $10 per document (check, money order or credit card).
- How to submit
- By mail, or in person by appointment only (booked online).
- Processing time
- Requests are processed daily as received and returned by first-class mail.
- Request form
- Request Form for Apostilles or Authentications Open it
- Mailing address
- Secretary of State's Office, Attn: Notary Department, PO Box 83720, Boise ID 83720-0080 (overnight: 450 N 4th Street, Boise, ID 83702)
What each document needs first
- Notarized documents
- A certified copy, or an original document notarized by an Idaho notary public.
- School records
- School documents must be signed by a school official and notarized.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
Worth knowing
Only documents issued by Idaho officials or notarized by Idaho notaries; an out-of-state notarization goes to that state. The page points FBI clearance letters to the U.S. Department of State.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Apostille & Authentication, Idaho Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Idaho?
The Idaho Secretary of State, Notary Department. $10 per document (check, money order or credit card).
Can a notarized document from Idaho be apostilled directly?
A certified copy, or an original document notarized by an Idaho notary public.
How long does an apostille take in Idaho?
Requests are processed daily as received and returned by first-class mail. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Idaho apostille in person or online?
By mail, or in person by appointment only (booked online).
How is a Idaho school record apostilled?
School documents must be signed by a school official and notarized.
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