Which authorities in the U.S. are competent to issue apostilles?
Authorities in the United States that are competent to issue apostilles include the Authentication Office of the U.S. Department of State; clerks of U.S. federal courts; and secretaries of state for most U.S. states (for Alaska, Hawaii, and Utah: the Office of the Lieutenant Governor). Diplomatic and consular officials at U.S. embassies, consulates, or missions may issue apostilles in certain circumstances when requested by a foreign governmental authority.
Authorities in the United States that are competent to issue apostilles include: the Authentication Office of the U.S. Department of State; clerks of U.S. federal courts; and secretaries of state for most U.S. states (for Alaska, Hawaii, and Utah: the Office of the Lieutenant Governor). Diplomatic and consular officials at U.S. embassies, consulates, or missions may issue apostilles in certain circumstances when requested by a foreign governmental authority.