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Apostille in Ohio
Issued by Ohio Secretary of State, Client Service Center (Records).
Verified against the official source on 2026-11-02Fee per document$5.00
Processing timeMail: 2–3 days · Faster in person
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How to apply
| Ways to apply | By mailWalk-in |
|---|---|
| Office | Ohio Secretary of State, Client Service Center (Records) |
| Walk-in address | Ohio Secretary of State, Client Service Center, 180 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215-4138 |
| Mailing address | Ohio Secretary of State, Client Service Center, 180 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215-4138 |
| Payment accepted | Check, Money order, Credit card (with credit card authorization form) |
| Notarization or prior certification | Only documents containing an original or facsimile signature of an Ohio public or elected official acting in their official capacity, or notarized by an Ohio notary public, can be apostilled. School records/transcripts must be notarized first. Vital records must be certified by the Ohio Department of Health; marriage licenses certified copies from the probate court. |
| Common documents | Original documents certified by an Ohio official, Birth and death certificates certified by the Ohio Department of Health, Certified copies of marriage licenses, Certified copies of divorce decrees, probated wills, judgments, Notarized school records or transcripts |
| Fee details | $5 per document for each apostille or authentication. Exact fee required; do not send cash; foreign checks or money orders are not accepted. |
| Processing time (official wording) | Mailed requests are processed within 2 to 3 days of receipt. Faster service available by delivering documents in person to the Secretary of State's office. |
| Phone | 614-728-9200 (Central Ohio); 877-767-3453 (toll free) |
| Records@OhioSoS.gov |
Source
https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/authentications-and-apostilles/
Editor's note
Verified in a browser on the official page, its FAQ (https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/authentications-and-apostilles/frequently-asked-questions) and official Form 8003 (https://www.ohiosos.gov/assets/r-authentication-apostille-request-form.pdf). Mail requests must include the completed Form 8003, a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid express label, and the documents.