Short answer. The Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal issues apostilles here for $1 per document, by mail and in person. Requests are processed in the order received; the office quotes a 1 to 2 week turnaround for mailed requests.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal Official page
- Fee
- $1 per document (Document Certification Fee).
- How to submit
- By mail, or in person by appointment only on Mondays or Wednesdays at select Secretary of State offices and the Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
- Processing time
- Requests are processed in the order received; the office quotes a 1 to 2 week turnaround for mailed requests.
- Request form
- Authentication request form Open it
- Mailing address
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Certified copies only, for example from a Michigan county clerk.
- Notarized documents
- Signed by an authorized official or a notary public, depending on the document type.
- Court records
- Documents issued by court clerks are not acceptable.
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, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
Documents can't be apostilled online, and documents received by fax aren't accepted.
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
- Document authentication and apostille, Michigan Department 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 Michigan?
The Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal. $1 per document (Document Certification Fee).
How do I apostille a Michigan birth or marriage certificate?
Certified copies only, for example from a Michigan county clerk.
Can a notarized document from Michigan be apostilled directly?
Signed by an authorized official or a notary public, depending on the document type.
How long does an apostille take in Michigan?
Requests are processed in the order received; the office quotes a 1 to 2 week turnaround for mailed requests. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Michigan apostille in person or online?
By mail, or in person by appointment only on Mondays or Wednesdays at select Secretary of State offices and the Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
What about a Michigan court record?
Documents issued by court clerks are not acceptable.
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