Arkansas Apostille Services

We review your Arkansas documents, file them with the Arkansas Secretary of State, and send them back to you by tracked shipping. Order online from anywhere in the U.S. No office visit needed.

From $355 per document · Arkansas state fee included

Book Arkansas apostille Call or text (914) 639-6280

Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company, not a government agency. The apostille is issued by the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services (BCS) Division.

Issuing office: Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services (BCS) DivisionOfficial page
Government fee: $10 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Certification
The state accepts requests by: mail and in person
Published processing time: The office strives to process all authentication requests within 24-48 hours of receipt.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Arkansas can apostille

Certificates of birth, marriage, and death
Court proceedings
Patents
Notarial acts and acknowledgements of signatures
Diplomas and school transcripts
Documents issued by an Arkansas state agency

The issuing state is what matters, not where you live now. A document issued or notarized in another state goes to that state's office, and documents from federal agencies go to the U.S. Department of State through our federal apostille service.

Arkansas requirements to check before you book

Documents must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public or bear the seal and signature of an Arkansas elected official; each signature needs an acknowledgement statement.Source
Vital records must be the original certificate or a certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office; a notary cannot certify a photocopy of a vital or public record.Source
Foreign-language documents must be fully translated into English with a notarized translator's affidavit.Source
Submit the Apostille/Certification Request Form choosing either Apostille or Certification, not both.Source

Good to know

Not accepted: untranslated foreign-language documents, documents concerning immigration/citizenship/sovereignty, U.S. Department of State documents, notarized photocopies of vital or public records.
An Apostille is not valid for use inside the United States.
The requesting party is responsible for determining which certificate type the destination country requires.

About our Arkansas apostille service

Arkansas apostille and authentication for documents issued in Arkansas. Choose Apostille for Hague Convention countries, or Certification (authentication) for non-Hague countries where embassy or consulate legalization follows. Common documents include birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, school transcripts, adoption paperwork, notarized affidavits and powers of attorney, commercial invoices, and certificates of free sale. Trilogy Notary Services LLC prepares and submits your request to the Arkansas Secretary of State with nationwide mail-in processing.

How it works

Book onlineChoose the option that matches your document and destination, then tell us the document type, the country where it will be used, and your deadline.
We review your document firstBefore anything is filed, we check it against the Arkansas requirements on this page. If a step is missing, such as a notarization or a certified copy, we tell you what's needed before we file.
Send your original or meet a notaryWe send mailing instructions after you book. If your document still needs to be signed and notarized, one of our mobile notaries can meet you, or you can use remote online notarization where it's accepted.
We file and track itWe submit your request to the Arkansas Secretary of State with the government fee and follow it until the office releases it.
We ship it backYour documents come back by tracked shipping. If your destination also needs embassy legalization or a certified translation, we can handle that next.

Pricing

$355 per document for every option listed above (Apostille (Hague countries) and Certification (non-Hague countries)).

Prices include the Arkansas state fee, courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies, and any deposit is shown before you pay. If you have more than one document, tell us the count when you book and we'll confirm your total.

Government processing times are set by the issuing office and change during the year. We don't promise a delivery date that depends on a government office, and we'll tell you the current timing when we review your order.

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Common questions

How much does an Arkansas apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Arkansas apostille service starts at $355 per document. That price includes the Arkansas government fee of $10 per document, plus courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax, if it applies, and any deposit are shown at checkout before you pay.

Who issues apostilles in Arkansas?

The Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services (BCS) Division. Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company: we prepare and submit your request and track it, but the apostille itself is issued by the state office.

What does Arkansas require before it will apostille a document?

Documents must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public or bear the seal and signature of an Arkansas elected official; each signature needs an acknowledgement statement. Vital records must be the original certificate or a certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office; a notary cannot certify a photocopy of a vital or public record. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Arkansas apostille an FBI background check or another federal document?

No. Documents issued and signed by a federal agency, such as an FBI background check, are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not by the Arkansas Secretary of State. We handle those through our federal apostille service.

What if my destination country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention?

For non-Hague countries, Arkansas issues this instead of a standard apostille: Certification. Many non-Hague countries then require embassy or consulate legalization, which we handle through our embassy legalization service. Tell us the destination country when you book.

How long does an Arkansas apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: The office strives to process all authentication requests within 24-48 hours of receipt. Add time for document preparation and shipping both ways. Government processing times change and are outside our control, so we don't promise a delivery date.

Working with Trilogy

Nationwide, by appointmentBased in Westchester County, NY, we serve clients in all 50 states and U.S. territories through a network of commissioned, insured notaries. We don't have a walk-in office.

Ask before you payNot sure your document qualifies? Call or text (914) 639-6280 or email [email protected]. We're available Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM ET.

Privacy and termsQuestions about how we handle your documents and personal information? See our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

Related services

Federal apostillePassports, naturalization records, IRS, SSA, VA, DD-214 and other federal documents.FBI background check apostilleIdentity History Summary for visas, jobs, and residency abroad.Embassy legalizationFor countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.Certified translationWhen the receiving country needs your document in another language.

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Sources

The Arkansas requirements, fees, and processing times on this page come from these official sources, checked on October 29, 2026. Rules change, so we confirm current requirements when we review your order. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].