Michigan Apostille
Expedited Services
Walk-in at Lansing SOS office. State fee is $1/document. 24/7 mobile services available.
Find Your Fastest Route
2 min checkCurrent Processing Snapshot
Processing mail received ~ Dec 15th
Counter open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Drop-off only (Pickup next day)
Michigan Has the Lowest Fee in the Country
At just $1 per apostille, Michigan has the cheapest state fee in the USA. If you have time, DIY is extremely affordable.
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Fastest Ways to Apostille in California
Understanding your options is the first step to getting your document processed quickly.
In-Person (Sacramento)
Submit in person at the main Secretary of State office.
- Open M-F 8am-4pm
- Cash, check or money order accepted
In-Person (Los Angeles)
Drop-off window in LA regional office.
- No appointments
- Cash NOT accepted
Mail (Sacramento Only)
Standard mail processing handled by Sacramento HQ.
- Most affordable option
- Use our DIY guide
Federal Route (FBI, etc.)
FBI clearances & federal docs need US Dept. of State apostille.
- Cannot be done at state level
- Different process
Expedited by Document Type
Each document type has specific requirements. Select yours to see the fastest safe route.
Vital Records
In-person submission in Sacramento or LA for same-day service. Courier services handle this daily.
Common Rejection Reason
Wrong certification — must have official county seal, not a photocopy.
What to Prepare
- Certified copy from county registrar (raised seal or colored stamp)
- Original OK if you have only one
- No additional notarization needed
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Why Trust This Page
Our information is based on official sources, verified by real experts, and updated regularly.
Official-Source Backed
- Mail processed by Sacramento only
- In-person same-day in Sacramento & LA
- LA: no appointments, cash not accepted
Last Verified
January 17, 2026
Processing dates and office availability verified against official CA SOS announcements weekly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
"Michigan's $1 fee is unbeatable. But if you need it fast, the 24/7 mobile services in the Detroit-Lansing corridor are a lifesaver for urgent deadlines."
Michael Chen
Senior Document Authentication Specialist