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Find the office for your apostille
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Look up the US authority for a federal or state document, then compare sourced fees, county steps, processing statements, and return instructions.
Planning aid. Not a legal, tax, or visa determination.
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| Step or field | Result |
|---|---|
| Destination | Spain |
| Convention entry | September 25, 1978 |
| Treaty check | HCCH lists entry into force with no objection marker. Confirm territorial coverage and destination acceptance. |
| Competent authority | State Department Office of Authentications |
| Before sending | Federal agency document. Confirm the acceptable original or printed result before sending. |
| Government fee | USD 20 per document |
| County certification | No state or county route substitutes for the federal authority. |
How is the result worked out?
Match the issuing authority to the HCCH US authority table. Check entry into force and objection markers separately. State records cover all 50 states and Washington, DC. Published processing estimates are not guarantees.
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Hague Apostille Convention status. Checked October 24, 2026.
State apostille offices, fees, and rules. Checked October 24, 2026.
Federal document apostille authorities. Checked October 24, 2026.
US document preparation
Use the official FBI request route first.
FBI background check with apostille. USD 217 standard case.