Short answer. The Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail, in person and online. Normally 3 to 5 business days from receipt; walk-ins the same day.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division Official page
- Fee
- $10 per document or notarization, regardless of pages.
- How to submit
- Request and pay online, then mail or bring the documents; walk-in requests are completed the same day.
- Processing time
- Normally 3 to 5 business days from receipt; walk-ins the same day.
- Request form
- Apostille/Certificate of Authentication Request (Certification Request Form) Open it
- Mailing address
- Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division, PO Box 95104, Lincoln, NE 68509
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Birth and death certificates are among the documents the office authenticates (signed by a state or county official).
- Notarized documents
- An original document signed by a Nebraska notary or a state or county official.
- School records
- Transcripts, diplomas and degrees are among the documents the office authenticates.
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, 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 Nebraska officials can be authenticated.
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 and Authentications, Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
The Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division. $10 per document or notarization, regardless of pages.
How do I apostille a Nebraska birth or marriage certificate?
Birth and death certificates are among the documents the office authenticates (signed by a state or county official).
Can a notarized document from Nebraska be apostilled directly?
An original document signed by a Nebraska notary or a state or county official.
How long does an apostille take in Nebraska?
Normally 3 to 5 business days from receipt; walk-ins the same day. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Nebraska apostille in person or online?
Request and pay online, then mail or bring the documents; walk-in requests are completed the same day.
How is a Nebraska school record apostilled?
Transcripts, diplomas and degrees are among the documents the office authenticates.
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