Short answer. The Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services issues apostilles here for $3 per document, by mail and in person. 10 to 20 business days by mail.
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services Official page
- Fee
- $3 per document. Walk-in expedite: $25, limit of 6 documents.
- How to submit
- By mail, or in person at the Phoenix or Tucson office.
- Processing time
- 10 to 20 business days by mail.
- Request form
- Apostille/Certificate of Authentication Request (PDF)
- Mailing address
- Secretary of State, Attn: Apostille Dept., 1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808
What each document needs first
- Notarized documents
- An original notarized or certified recorded document; a photocopy is not accepted.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
The office does not issue electronic apostilles, and won't accept documents recorded by another state.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Apostille and Certificate of Authentication, Arizona Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Arizona?
The Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services. $3 per document.
Can a notarized document from Arizona be apostilled directly?
An original notarized or certified recorded document; a photocopy is not accepted.
How long does an apostille take in Arizona?
10 to 20 business days by mail. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Arizona apostille in person or online?
By mail, or in person at the Phoenix or Tucson office.
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