Short answer. The Montana Secretary of State issues apostilles here for $10 per document, online. Normally 3 to 5 business days.
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- Montana Secretary of State Official page
- Fee
- $10 per document, non-refundable. Expedited processing is not available.
- How to submit
- Order and pay online; the office lists a mailing address and its State Capitol location.
- Processing time
- Normally 3 to 5 business days.
- Request form
- Request an Apostille or Authentication (online) Open it
- Mailing address
- First Class or Priority Mail: PO Box 202801, Helena, MT 59620. FedEx or UPS: 1301 E. 6th Ave., Helena, MT 59601
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Certified by the vital records administrator or the clerk and recorder.
- Notarized documents
- Notarized or certified documents; certification can come from the notary public, clerk of court, clerk and recorder, or vital records administrator.
- Court records
- Certified by the clerk of court.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
Expedited processing isn't available, and orders aren't held longer than 90 days. A long-form certificate is issued when an apostille is requested for a birth or death record.
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
- Apostilles & Authentications, Montana Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
- Certification Request Form for Apostilles and Authentications, Montana Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
- Apostilles, Montana DPHHS Vital Records (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 Montana?
The Montana Secretary of State. $10 per document, non-refundable.
How do I apostille a Montana birth or marriage certificate?
Certified by the vital records administrator or the clerk and recorder.
Can a notarized document from Montana be apostilled directly?
Notarized or certified documents; certification can come from the notary public, clerk of court, clerk and recorder, or vital records administrator.
How long does an apostille take in Montana?
Normally 3 to 5 business days. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Montana apostille in person or online?
Order and pay online; the office lists a mailing address and its State Capitol location.
What about a Montana court record?
Certified by the clerk of court.
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