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Apostille in Louisiana
Issued by Louisiana Secretary of State, Commissions Division.
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How to apply
| Ways to apply | By mailWalk-in |
|---|---|
| Office | Louisiana Secretary of State, Commissions Division |
| Mailing address | USPS: Louisiana Secretary of State, Commissions Division, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125. FedEx/UPS/DHL: Louisiana Secretary of State, Commissions Division, 8585 Archives Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
| Notarization or prior certification | Documents not issued with a certification, or certified by individuals not on record with the Secretary of State, must be notarized by a Louisiana Notary Public in compliance with Louisiana Notary Law, with the notary's printed name and ID number beneath the signature. Documents issued by Louisiana clerks of court and the Department of Vital Records do not need notarization; photocopies of these are not accepted. |
| Common documents | Documents signed by Louisiana clerks of court, deputy clerks, notaries, sheriffs, judges, justices of the peace, and the registrar of vital records (affixed to State of Louisiana documents), Official transcripts and diplomas signed by Louisiana state-accredited university registrars, presidents or deans, Business documents on file with the Secretary of State's Commercial Division |
| Fee details | $20 per document. $10 per document for adoption-related documents (office may request corroborating evidence). Authentication of business documents on file with the Commercial Division is also $20. |
| Phone | (225) 922-0330 |
| [email protected] |
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Editor's note
Walk-in processing is stated as Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (excluding state holidays), but no walk-in street address is given on the page; the 8585 Archives Ave. address is listed only for courier deliveries. Mail requests need a written request stating the destination country, a daytime phone number, and a prepaid return envelope/label (must not list the SOS address). Payment methods and processing time are not stated. The business-documents page lists a different phone, 225.925.4704, and fax 225.932.5313.