What is an apostille and why would I need one in Indiana?

An apostille is a certificate from the Indiana Secretary of State that makes your documents valid for international use, often required for birth certificates, marriage records, or powers of attorney.

Can I get an Indiana apostille the same day?

Yes — I hand-deliver documents in Indianapolis and provide same-day apostille service, saving you weeks of waiting by mail.

Which documents can be apostilled in Indiana?

Birth, marriage, and death certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, school records, adoption papers, and business documents can all be apostilled.

Can my document be in Spanish or another language?

Yes, the document can be in any language, but the notarial certificate must be in English under Indiana law.

Do I need to notarize my document before getting an apostille?

Some official records don’t need notarization, but others like a power of attorney or diploma must be notarized first by an Indiana notary.

How much does it cost to get an apostille in Indiana?

The Indiana Secretary of State charges $2 per apostille, plus my service fee for notarization (if needed), same-day delivery, and return.

How long does it take to get an apostille in Indiana?

By mail it can take 2–3 weeks, but with my service, you can have your apostille completed the same day.

Can you help if I live outside Indiana but need an Indiana apostille?

Yes — you can ship documents to me, and I’ll hand-deliver them for apostille and return them securely with priority shipping.

What’s the difference between an Indiana apostille and a federal apostille?

Indiana apostilles are for state-issued or Indiana-notarized documents, while federal apostilles come from the U.S. Department of State for federal documents like FBI background checks.

Can I apostille a copy of my document, or does it have to be the original?

Vital records and court documents must be certified originals, but some other documents may use a notarized copy certification.

Do I need a translation for my apostilled document?

The Indiana Secretary of State will apostille the document as-is, but some countries may also require a certified translation.

How do I get an Indiana birth certificate apostilled?

Request a certified copy from the Indiana Department of Health or your county health department, then I can take it for same-day apostille.

Can a Power of Attorney (POA) be apostilled in Indiana?

Yes — as long as it’s notarized correctly by an Indiana notary with an English notarial certificate, it can be apostilled the same day.

INDIANA APOSTILLE SERVICES

Indiana Apostille Services Made Clear and Convenient

Professional document review, preparation, submission, and return service for Indiana documents being used outside the United States.

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Standard Service $175 First document
Estimated 3–5 business days $50 for each additional document

Same-Day Service $250 First document
Available for qualifying requests $50 for each additional document

Processing availability depends on document readiness, submission time, state-office schedules, and the number of documents. Shipping, mobile service, parking, travel, and other outside fees may cost extra.

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UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS

What Is an Indiana Apostille?

An Indiana apostille is a certificate issued by the Indiana Secretary of State for qualifying Indiana documents being presented in another country.

It authenticates the signature and authority of the public official or notary connected to the document. It does not verify the document’s contents or replace requirements established by the destination country.

International Use Indiana apostilles are intended for documents being used outside the United States.

Indiana Documents The document generally must have been issued or properly notarized in Indiana.

Destination Matters The receiving country determines which documents and supporting steps are required.

Tell Kerrie what document you have and the country where it will be used before beginning the process.

Completed Indiana apostille certificate for international document use

COMMON INDIANA DOCUMENTS

Documents That May Qualify

Document requirements vary. The document’s issuing authority, current certification, notarization and destination country must be reviewed.

Indiana birth certificate being prepared for apostille service

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Vital Records

Indiana birth, death and qualifying marriage records.

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Family Documents

Adoption papers, divorce records and supporting family documents.

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Education Records

Diplomas, transcripts, degrees and properly certified school records.

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Legal Documents

Powers of attorney, affidavits, court records and notarized statements.

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Business Documents

Corporate records, formation documents and certificates of good standing.

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Indiana Apostille or Federal Apostille?

The correct process depends on who issued the document—not simply where you currently live.

STATE-LEVEL DOCUMENTS

Indiana Apostille

Generally used for qualifying documents issued or properly notarized in Indiana.

Indiana birth and death certificates
Indiana marriage and divorce records
Indiana school documents
Indiana-notarized documents
Qualifying Indiana business records

FEDERAL DOCUMENTS

Federal Apostille

Federal records generally require processing through the appropriate federal authority rather than the Indiana Secretary of State.

FBI background checks
Federal agency documents
Federal court records
Social Security Administration letters
Other federally issued records

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Was your document issued by another state? It will generally require processing through the state where it was issued. Kerrie can review your document information and help identify the appropriate next step.

A CLEAR, ORGANIZED PROCESS

How Indiana Apostille Service Works

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Send Your Document Details

Provide the document type, issuing state, destination country, deadline and number of documents.

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Document Review

Kerrie reviews the information provided and identifies preparation or notarization issues before submission.

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Preparation and Submission

Qualifying documents are prepared and submitted to the Indiana Secretary of State.

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Secure Return

Completed documents are returned by the agreed pickup, delivery or tracked-shipping method.

Final processing remains subject to document eligibility, government office schedules and the destination country’s requirements.

Delivering documents for processing at the Indiana Secretary of State

CLEAR SERVICE PRICING

Choose Your Turnaround

Pricing below covers the first qualifying Indiana document. Additional documents submitted in the same order are $50 each.

STANDARD SERVICE

$175

First Document

Estimated 3–5 business days

Initial document-information review
Preparation of the submission
Delivery to the Indiana Secretary of State
Coordination of document return
$50 for each additional document

SAME-DAY SERVICE

$250

First Document

Available for qualifying requests

Priority document-information review
Preparation of the submission
Priority hand-delivery coordination
Coordination of document return
$50 for each additional document

Prices do not include shipping, courier service, mobile notary travel, parking, replacement records, translation, consular processing or other government and third-party charges. Same-day service must be confirmed before documents are submitted.

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Kerrie L. Smith, owner of Signature Move Notary Services in Indianapolis

PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE

Hi, I’m Kerrie L. Smith.

International document requirements can feel confusing, especially when an important deadline, family matter, legal transaction or travel plan depends on the paperwork.

When you work with Signature Move Notary Services, you work directly with me. I review the information you provide, help identify preparation issues, coordinate the Indiana submission and keep you informed about the return of your documents.

My professional background includes more than 16 years of criminal-justice and corrections experience, including specialized federal training. That experience shaped my commitment to preparation, confidentiality, accuracy and respectful service.

✓ Direct communication ✓ Careful document handling ✓ Clear next-step guidance ✓ Indianapolis-based service

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Indiana Apostille FAQs

Clear answers about Indiana documents, notarization, processing, additional documents and international use.

What information should I provide first?

Provide the document type, issuing state, destination country, deadline, number of documents and whether you currently have an original or certified copy.

Can every document receive an Indiana apostille?

No. The document must fall within Indiana’s authority and meet applicable requirements. Documents issued by another state or a federal agency generally require a different process.

Do all documents need to be notarized?

No. Certain certified public records may not require notarization. Many privately issued documents must contain a properly completed Indiana notarial certificate before submission.

Can an out-of-state birth certificate receive an Indiana apostille?

Generally, no. A birth certificate is normally authenticated by the state that issued it.

Can you process an FBI background check through Indiana?

No. FBI background checks are federal documents and generally require the federal authentication process rather than submission to the Indiana Secretary of State.

How much does your Indiana apostille service cost?

Standard service is $175 for the first document and $50 for each additional document. Same-day service is $250 for the first document and $50 for each additional document. Additional costs may apply.

How long does standard service take?

The estimated service timeframe is 3–5 business days after the qualifying documents and required information are received. Government schedules, preparation issues and shipping can affect completion.

Is same-day service guaranteed?

No. Same-day service must be confirmed and depends on document readiness, submission time, government-office availability and the number of documents.

Can I ship my Indiana documents to you?

Yes. Shipping arrangements can be coordinated for clients outside Indianapolis. Use tracked shipping and do not send irreplaceable documents before receiving instructions.

Does an apostille guarantee acceptance overseas?

No. The receiving authority or destination country determines its document requirements and final acceptance. Confirm those requirements before submission.

Can you translate my documents?

Translation is separate from standard apostille service. If a translation is required, confirm the destination country’s certification and notarization requirements before ordering it.

Can I remove the apostille certificate after it is attached?

No. Removing an attached apostille or authentication certificate can invalidate it.

READY TO BEGIN?

Start With a Review of Your Document

Before scheduling, gather the document details Kerrie needs to identify the appropriate process.

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Document typeWhat document needs authentication?

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Issuing authorityWas it issued or notarized in Indiana?

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Destination countryWhere will the document be presented?

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Deadline and quantityWhen is it needed and how many documents are involved?

Do not mail or deliver original documents until the service, requirements, pricing and return method have been confirmed.

Completed Indiana apostille certificate ready for secure return

Prepared carefully. Submitted professionally. Returned securely.

READY TO BEGIN?

Start With a Review of Your Document

Before scheduling, gather the document details Kerrie needs to identify the appropriate process.

1

Document typeWhat document needs authentication?

2

Issuing authorityWas it issued or notarized in Indiana?

3

Destination countryWhere will the document be presented?

4

Deadline and quantityWhen is it needed and how many documents are involved?

Do not mail or deliver original documents until the service, requirements, pricing and return method have been confirmed.

Prepared carefully. Submitted professionally. Returned securely.

START MY INDIANA APOSTILLE

CALL OR TEXT KERRIE

Indiana Apostille Services Made Clear and Convenient

What Is an Indiana Apostille?

Documents That May Qualify

Vital Records

Family Documents

Education Records

Legal Documents

Business Documents

Other Documents

Indiana Apostille or Federal Apostille?

Indiana Apostille

Federal Apostille

How Indiana Apostille Service Works

Send Your Document Details

Document Review

Preparation and Submission

Secure Return

Choose Your Turnaround

First Document

First Document

Hi, I’m Kerrie L. Smith.

Indiana Apostille FAQs

Start With a Review of Your Document

Start With a Review of Your Document