Iowa Apostille Services

We review your Iowa documents, file them with the Office of the Iowa 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 $350 per document · Iowa state fee included

Book Iowa 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 Office of the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division.

Issuing office: Office of the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services DivisionOfficial page
Government fee: $5 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Certification
The state accepts requests by: mail, walk-in and online upload (Fast Track Filing System)
Published processing time: Walk-in: same-day service. Online uploads are reviewed and issued in date order. No processing time stated for mail.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Iowa can apostille

Public documents signed in Iowa by a notary
Public documents signed in Iowa by an elected official

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.

Iowa requirements to check before you book

The document must have been signed in Iowa by a notary or elected official who had authority at the time of signing.Source
A completed Apostille or Certification Request Form must accompany a copy of the document to be apostilled or certified.Source

Good to know

Since 2025 Iowa issues a Single Certificate format for any country; an indicator at the bottom clarifies its status for the receiving country.
The Single Certificate is no longer issued on gold seal paper.
The office strongly recommends sending a copy you made rather than the original document.
Receiving countries can verify a certificate by its certification number with the office.

About our Iowa apostille service

Iowa apostille and authentication certifies Iowa-issued records for international use. Typical documents include birth and marriage certificates for dual citizenship, agricultural export and corporate filings, college transcripts, and notarized parental travel consent forms. Trilogy Notary Services LLC arranges any needed notarization by mobile notary or remote online notarization, files with the Iowa Secretary of State, and ships nationwide.

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 Iowa 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 Office of the Iowa 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

$350 per document.

Prices include the Iowa 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 Iowa apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Iowa apostille service starts at $350 per document. That price includes the Iowa government fee of $5 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 Iowa?

The Office of the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services 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 Iowa require before it will apostille a document?

The document must have been signed in Iowa by a notary or elected official who had authority at the time of signing. A completed Apostille or Certification Request Form must accompany a copy of the document to be apostilled or certified. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Iowa 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 Office of the Iowa 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, Iowa 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 Iowa apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: Walk-in: same-day service. Online uploads are reviewed and issued in date order. No processing time stated for mail. 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 Iowa 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].