Short answer. The Minnesota Secretary of State issues apostilles here for $5 per document, by mail and in person. Processed in the order received (no number of days is stated).
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Minnesota Secretary of State Official page
- Fee
- $5 per apostille certificate.
- How to submit
- By mail with the request form, or in person by appointment (booked online or by phone).
- Processing time
- Processed in the order received (no number of days is stated).
- Request form
- Authentication Request Form Open it
- Mailing address
- Minnesota Secretary of State, First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Birth and death certificates certified by the Minnesota Department of Health; marriage certificates or licenses certified by the county.
- Notarized documents
- Personal documents notarized by a Minnesota notary public.
- Court records
- Certified copies of divorce decrees and judgments from the county where the proceedings took place.
- School records
- Transcripts and diplomas notarized by a Minnesota notary public.
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
No walk-ins: in-person service is by appointment. Personal documents must be notarized by a Minnesota notary.
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
- How to Get an Apostille, Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
The Minnesota Secretary of State. $5 per apostille certificate.
How do I apostille a Minnesota birth or marriage certificate?
Birth and death certificates certified by the Minnesota Department of Health; marriage certificates or licenses certified by the county.
Can a notarized document from Minnesota be apostilled directly?
Personal documents notarized by a Minnesota notary public.
How long does an apostille take in Minnesota?
Processed in the order received (no number of days is stated). Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Minnesota apostille in person or online?
By mail with the request form, or in person by appointment (booked online or by phone).
What about a Minnesota court record?
Certified copies of divorce decrees and judgments from the county where the proceedings took place.
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