Short answer. The New Hampshire Secretary of State issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail and in person. Not stated as a number of days; a large number of documents may not be ready until the following business day.
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- New Hampshire Secretary of State Official page
- Fee
- $10 per document, cash or check payable to the State of New Hampshire. Expedited: an additional $25 for every 10 apostilles or certificates.
- How to submit
- Mail the documents with the request form, or bring them to the office.
- Processing time
- Not stated as a number of days; a large number of documents may not be ready until the following business day.
- Request form
- Apostille and Certificate Request Form Open it
- Mailing address
- Secretary of State's Office, Room 204, 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
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.
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Request an original copy from the local town or city clerk.
- Notarized documents
- Notarized by a New Hampshire 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, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
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 Certificates, New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Secretary of State. $10 per document, cash or check payable to the State of the state.
How do I apostille a New Hampshire birth or marriage certificate?
Request an original copy from the local town or city clerk.
Can a notarized document from New Hampshire be apostilled directly?
Notarized by a New Hampshire notary public.
How long does an apostille take in New Hampshire?
Not stated as a number of days; a large number of documents may not be ready until the following business day. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a New Hampshire apostille in person or online?
Mail the documents with the request form, or bring them to the office.
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