How to Get an Apostille in Kansas: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Need to get an apostille in Kansas? Whether you’re preparing for an international move, foreign employment, or a legal matter abroad, this step-by-step guide explains exactly how Kansas apostille services work — and how APB Notary in Wichita can handle the entire process for you.

What Is a Kansas Apostille?

A Kansas apostille is an official certificate issued by the Kansas Secretary of State that authenticates a Kansas-issued document for use in countries that are members of the Hague Convention. Without an apostille, U.S. documents may not be legally recognized abroad.

Step 1: Determine If Your Document Needs an Apostille

Common documents that require a Kansas apostille include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, court documents, university diplomas (including Wichita State University transcripts), powers of attorney, and business documents. If you’re unsure whether your document needs an apostille, contact APB Notary for a free consultation.

Step 2: Notarize Your Document (If Required)

Some documents must be notarized before they can receive a Kansas apostille. For example, a power of attorney drafted by an attorney must be notarized before submission. APB Notary can notarize your document and prepare it for apostille submission in a single appointment.

Step 3: Submit to the Kansas Secretary of State

Kansas apostilles are issued by:

Kansas Secretary of State
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 296-4564

You can submit in person or by mail. In-person processing is typically faster (3–5 business days). Mail-in requests typically take 1–2 weeks.

Step 4: Receive Your Apostilled Document

Once the Kansas Secretary of State processes your request, your document is returned with the apostille certificate attached. Your document is now ready for use in any Hague Convention member country.

Let APB Notary Handle Your Kansas Apostille

Don’t want to deal with the process yourself? APB Notary handles everything from document review to Secretary of State submission to delivery. We serve Wichita clients in person at our office inside Mr. Mc’s Market and clients nationwide by mail.

Learn more about our Kansas apostille services or contact us today.

APB Notary
1901 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67214 (Inside Mr. Mc’s Market)
Phone: 316-247-2525 | Spanish: 316-835-9090
Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–9pm | 24/7 by appt