North Dakota Apostille Information
How To Order An Apostille Certificate From The North Dakota Secretary Of State
An original or certified copy is required. You can order a certified copy of your articles and request an apostille at the same time. We recommend faxing the order, only if you are requesting the certified copy at the same time. Normal processing takes up to 2 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $10. Expedited service is not available.
Always provide the name of the country needing a North Dakota apostille or certificate of authentication.
You can order an Apostille Certificate…
By Mail:
Cover letter must include the name of the country, payment, address the documents should be mailed to after processing, and a daytime phone number for possible questions. You must enclose an original or certified copy of the document, or a request for a certified copy of the document. You may fax your document for review prior to mailing to speed processing.
By Fax:
You may fax your order only if requesting the certified copy at the same time. Cover letter must include the name of the country, address the documents should be mailed to after processing, and phone number for possible questions.
In Person:
Requested documents can usually be provided the same day at no additional charge. However, if documents are received in the afternoon it may be the next day before processing could be complete. You must provide a certified copy or original document. You will want to have your payment handy.
By Email:
You may email your order only if requesting the certified copy at the same time. Email must include the name of the country, address the documents should be mailed to after processing, and phone number for possible questions.
By Phone:
You may call in your order only if requesting the certified copy at the same time. You will want to have the name of the country, address the documents should be mailed to after processing, credit card and phone number for possible questions handy prior to calling.
Do you need to order a certified copy at the same time or does the fee include a certified copy?
A North Dakota certified copy can be ordered at the same time. This fee does not include a certified copy.
How much does it cost to obtain an North Dakota apostille?
$10 per document for normal processing.
Is expedited processing available?
No. However, most documents are processed the same day.
Payment options?
Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Make check or money order payable to: North Dakota Secretary of State.
How long does it take to get an apostille certification from North Dakota Secretary of State?
Normal processing: 1-2 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
Counter service: while you wait.
How will the apostille certificate come back after I order from the North Dakota Secretary of State?
It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex airbill. Return service by fax or email is not available.
Contact Info:
North Dakota Secretary of State
Authentications Division
600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 108
Bismarck, ND 58505-0500
(701)328-2901 or (800)352-0867 ext. 8-2901 phone
(701)328-1690 fax
Email: [email protected]