Louisiana Apostille Services — Fast & Simple Mail-In Processing
Apostille Global Services provides fast, secure Louisiana apostille services by mail for individuals, families, students, professionals, and businesses. We handle Louisiana-issued documents, prepare them for submission to the Louisiana Secretary of State, and return them with full tracking via USPS, FedEx, or DHL.
​
Not sure whether your Louisiana document must be an original, certified copy, or notarized document? We review your documents and guide you before submission so you know exactly what to send.
Contact us to speak with an Apostille agent today
Amelia
Start your apostille with a free document review
Call or Text: 503-519-1091
Email: apostilleglobalservices@gmail.com
Before you mail any originals, text or email a clear photo or scan of your document.
Please include:
The state where the document was issued
The document type
The destination country
​
We will review your document and confirm the correct next step, including whether you need an original, a certified copy, or a properly notarized copy.
3-Step Process, Fast & Easy
Step 1 — Send a Photo or Scan
We review your document first so you know what is required before mailing anything.
Step 2 — Mail Your Documents
Once your documents are confirmed, mail them to us from anywhere in the United States or abroad.
Step 3 — We Prepare, Submit, and Return Them With Tracking
We prepare the request, submit it to the appropriate authority, and return your completed documents with tracking through USPS, FedEx, or DHL.
Processing times vary by document type, state processing volume, and shipping method. Expedited services are available.
Why You May Need an Apostille for Louisiana Documents
An apostille is required when a Louisiana-issued document will be used in a country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It confirms the document’s authenticity so it can be legally recognized abroad.
​
Common reasons Louisiana documents may need an apostille include dual citizenship, visa applications, studying abroad, marriage abroad, international business, adoption, and foreign legal requirements.
Apostille Pricing Louisiana
Our total cost includes our service fee plus the required state fee. Shipping, expedited service, document retrieval, or translation may be added when needed. We confirm total pricing before submission.
​​​
Core Apostille Service
Service fee — first document: $125
Service fee — each additional document: $95
State fee: $20 per document
Submission and state handling: $25
​
Optional Expedited Service
Same-day office processing once documents arrive: $75
This covers same-day review, preparation, and submission on our end once your documents are received.
Document Retrieval Assistance
Our fee starts at $25 per document.
Government or issuing authority fees, if required, are separate.
Certified Translations
Starting at $65 per page
Return Shipping — U.S.
USPS Priority Mail — $18
USPS Priority Express — $38
FedEx Domestic — $45
Return Shipping — International
USPS Priority Mail International — $85
USPS Priority Express International — $110
DHL or FedEx Express International — $150
Apostille in Louisiana
Louisiana Documents & Requirements — Handled for You
We assist with apostille requests for a wide range of Louisiana-issued documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, diplomas, academic transcripts, powers of attorney, affidavits, background checks, notarized documents, and business or corporate records.
​
We serve customers throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Houma, and other cities statewide.
​
Apostilles and authentications for Louisiana-issued documents are issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State. Louisiana certifies the signatures of Louisiana officials, including notaries public, clerks of court, deputy clerks of court, judges, justices of the peace, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and the registrar of vital records.
​
Louisiana states that the original document is required for legalization. Documents issued by clerks of court and the Louisiana Department of Vital Records do not have to be notarized, but photocopies of those records are not accepted. Documents that are not issued with a certification, or are certified by individuals who are not on record with the Louisiana Secretary of State, must be notarized by a Louisiana public notary.
​
For Louisiana notarized documents, the notarization must fully comply with Louisiana notary law. Louisiana states that the printed name of the notary and the notary identification number must appear beneath the notary’s signature.
​
For Louisiana school documents, the Secretary of State says it certifies official transcripts and diplomas signed by Louisiana state-accredited university registrars, presidents, deans, and similar officials.
​
If you are unsure whether your document qualifies or how it needs to be prepared, we review your documents in advance and guide you before submission to help prevent delays or rejections.
Quick Facts: Louisiana Apostille
Who issues them? Louisiana Secretary of State
State fee: $20 per document
Turnaround Time:
Typically 3–6 weeks after we receive your documents, depending on document type, state workload, and shipping method.
How long does it take to get an apostille in Louisiana?
Total turnaround time is typically 3–6 weeks after we receive your documents, depending on document type, state workload, and shipping method.
How much does a Louisiana apostille cost?
The Louisiana state fee is $20 per document. Our service fee includes document review, preparation, submission, tracking, and return shipping coordination. We confirm the total cost upfront before anything is mailed.
What documents can be apostilled in Louisiana?
Common Louisiana documents that can be apostilled include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, diplomas, school transcripts, powers of attorney, affidavits, background checks, notarized documents, and business or corporate records.
Do I need an original or a certified copy for a Louisiana apostille?
It depends on the document type. Louisiana states that the original document is required for legalization. Certified public records generally need to be official certified copies, and photocopies of vital records are not accepted. Notarized documents must be properly notarized by a Louisiana public notary.
Can a Louisiana birth certificate be apostilled?
Yes. Louisiana birth certificates can be apostilled if they are properly issued certified copies. Louisiana’s vital records office explains that an apostille for a birth or death certificate consists of a certified copy signed by the State Registrar along with an additional certification signed by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Can notarized documents be apostilled in Louisiana?
Yes. Notarized documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, and some business documents can be apostilled if they are properly notarized by a Louisiana public notary and meet Louisiana notary law requirements. Louisiana requires the printed name of the notary and the notary identification number beneath the notary’s signature.
Can Louisiana school documents be apostilled?
Yes. Louisiana says it can certify official transcripts and diplomas signed by Louisiana state-accredited university registrars, presidents, deans, and similar officials. We review school documents before submission to confirm the correct format.
Where are apostilles issued in Louisiana?
Apostilles and authentications for Louisiana-issued documents are issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Can Louisiana documents be apostilled for use in another country?
Yes. Louisiana apostilles are used for documents going to countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. For countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, authentication or legalization may be required instead.
Do I need to be in Louisiana to get a Louisiana apostille?
No. You can mail your documents from anywhere in the United States or abroad. We handle submission to the Louisiana apostille authority and return your documents with tracking.
Do you review my Louisiana documents before I mail them?
Yes. We strongly recommend a document review first. You can send a photo or scan, and we will confirm requirements so you know exactly what to send and can avoid delays or rejections.
How do I get started with a Louisiana apostille?
Call or text 503-519-1091 to start with a document review, or email apostilleglobalservices@gmail.com. We guide you through the next steps before submission.