Illinois serves as a major international hub with consulates from over 70 countries in Chicago. The Illinois Secretary of State provides apostille services for residents pursuing work visas, student visas, and immigration documentation for destinations worldwide.
Illinois charges $2 per apostille, making it the most affordable state in the country for document authentication. Mail-in processing from the Springfield office takes approximately 2-4 weeks. The Chicago office accepts walk-in requests with faster turnaround. We utilize both offices to meet your visa timeline.
Illinois-originated documents including University of Illinois transcripts, Cook County court records, state-filed corporate documents, and vital records from IDPH all qualify for Illinois apostille. Chicago's dense consular district means many visa applicants need Illinois apostilles for nearby embassy submissions.
The Chicago metropolitan area has a large Polish, Mexican, Indian, and Chinese immigrant community frequently requiring apostille services for family reunification and dual-nationality documentation. We serve the entire Chicagoland area with pickup and delivery options.
Illinois Apostille Requirements Illinois requires that notarized documents bear the seal and signature of an Illinois-commissioned notary public. The Secretary of State verifies each notary's commission before issuing the apostille. Documents from out-of-state notaries are rejected. Illinois birth certificates must be certified copies from the county clerk or IDPH, and photocopies are never accepted.
Springfield and Chicago office processing with courier pickup and delivery.