Wisconsin Apostille Services

We review your Wisconsin documents, file them with the Wisconsin Office of the 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 · Wisconsin state fee included

Book Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State (Apostilles and Authentications); the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is also a competent authority for Apostilles only.

Issuing office: Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State (Apostilles and Authentications); the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is also a competent authority for Apostilles onlyOfficial page
Government fee: $10 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Authentication (issued only by the Office of the Secretary of State)
The state accepts requests by: online request (portal payment, then mail documents), mail and walk-in
Published processing time: Secretary of State: standard estimated 7-20 business days after receipt; expedited 1-3 business days (FAQ) or 2-4 business days (main page). DFI: standard 3-7 business days, expedited 1-2 business days, excluding mail time.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Wisconsin can apostille

Wisconsin court documents
Wisconsin vital records (certified copies)
Wisconsin school documents (UW registrar-certified, or notarized registrar certification)
Wisconsin state documents signed by public officials
Documents notarized by a commissioned Wisconsin notary

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.

Wisconsin requirements to check before you book

Notarizations must be wet-ink stamped or embossed by a Wisconsin notary; digital or electronic notarizations are not accepted by the Secretary of State.Source
Each notarization must include venue (State of Wisconsin, County), notarial statement, date, notary signature, seal and commission expiration date.Source
Non-UW school records must be certified by the registrar or authorized faculty member, whose signature is then notarized by a Wisconsin notary.Source
Vital records must be certified copies; photocopies or notarized copies of vital records are not processed.Source
Submit one order form per destination country, each document needing a certificate, payment, and a prepaid return envelope or label.Source

Notarized documents: the Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State does not accept documents that were notarized remotely or electronically for an apostille. If your document still needs a notary, it must be notarized in person. We can send one of our mobile notaries to you.

Good to know

Two competent authorities: DFI issues Apostilles only; Authentications for non-Hague countries come only from the Secretary of State.
Non-attorney notaries may not use terms such as 'notario' in their statements.
The Secretary of State's office does not ship by DHL; out-of-state, federal and military-notary documents are not processed.

About our Wisconsin apostille service

Standard Wisconsin apostille and authentication handles documents issued by Wisconsin agencies, courts, and schools. Typical requests include vital records for dual citizenship, diplomas and transcripts for teaching abroad, single status affidavits for a foreign marriage, and articles of incorporation for an overseas subsidiary.

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 Wisconsin 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.
We file and track itWe submit your request to the Wisconsin Office of the 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.

Prices include the Wisconsin 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 a Wisconsin apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Wisconsin apostille service starts at $355 per document. That price includes the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State (Apostilles and Authentications); the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is also a competent authority for Apostilles only. 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 Wisconsin require before it will apostille a document?

Notarizations must be wet-ink stamped or embossed by a Wisconsin notary; digital or electronic notarizations are not accepted by the Secretary of State. Each notarization must include venue (State of Wisconsin, County), notarial statement, date, notary signature, seal and commission expiration date. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Office of the 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, Wisconsin issues this instead of a standard apostille: Authentication (issued only by the Office of the Secretary of State). 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 a Wisconsin apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: Secretary of State: standard estimated 7-20 business days after receipt; expedited 1-3 business days (FAQ) or 2-4 business days (main page). DFI: standard 3-7 business days, expedited 1-2 business days, excluding mail time. 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 Wisconsin 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].