Short answer. The Kansas Secretary of State issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail and in person. Generally 3 to 5 business days from receipt.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Kansas Secretary of State Official page
- Fee
- $10 per document (raised from the earlier fee on March 2, 2026).
- How to submit
- Mail or deliver the documents with the form to the office (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Processing time
- Generally 3 to 5 business days from receipt.
- Request form
- Form DC, Request for Document Certification Open it
- Mailing address
- Kansas Secretary of State, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66612
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- The original or a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate or divorce decree; certified copies come from the Office of Vital Statistics.
- Notarized documents
- Issued by a public authority or notarized by a Kansas notary.
- Court records
- The court official's signature must be on file with the Secretary of State's office.
- School records
- Diplomas from schools in the state may need notarization by a Kansas notary.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
Worth knowing
The fee rose to $10 per document on March 2, 2026. A court official's signature must be on file with the office before a judgment can be apostilled.
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
- Apostilles & Authentications, Kansas Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
- Request for Document Certification (Apostille/Authentication), Kansas 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 Kansas?
The Kansas Secretary of State. $10 per document (raised from the earlier fee on March 2, 2026).
How do I apostille a Kansas birth or marriage certificate?
The original or a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate or divorce decree; certified copies come from the Office of Vital Statistics.
Can a notarized document from Kansas be apostilled directly?
Issued by a public authority or notarized by a Kansas notary.
How long does an apostille take in Kansas?
Generally 3 to 5 business days from receipt. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Kansas apostille in person or online?
Mail or deliver the documents with the form to the office (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
What about a Kansas court record?
The court official's signature must be on file with the Secretary of State's office.
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