Birth Certificate Apostille
Dual citizenship, foreign marriages, work visas, school enrollment abroad — here’s exactly how to apostille a birth certificate.
A birth certificate is one of the most commonly apostilled documents in the United States. The process is straightforward if you order the right version and route it to the right office. Here’s the full breakdown.
What Birth Certificate You Need
A Certified Copy — Nothing Else Works
You need a certified copy from the state’s vital-records office or the issuing county. The certified copy has a raised seal, a state registrar’s signature, and a recent issue date.
Where the Apostille Comes From
A birth certificate is apostilled by the Secretary of State of the state that issued it.
Kansas Secretary of State, Topeka
Texas Secretary of State
How to Order a Certified Copy in Kansas
Kansas birth certificates are issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Office of Vital Statistics. Three ways to order:
You’ll need proof of identity and a connection to the person on the certificate. Allow KDHE processing time before starting the apostille step.
Cost — State Fee + Service Fee
Government fees are always quoted separately from APB Notary’s service fee.
Timeline
⚠️ Going to a Non-Hague Country?
If the birth certificate will be used in China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Pakistan, or most sub-Saharan African nations, you don’t need an apostille — you need authentication at the state level followed by embassy legalization at that country’s U.S. embassy or consulate. We handle both. Call us to confirm the right path.
Common Reasons People Apostille a Birth Certificate
Dual citizenship
Mexico, Italy, Ireland, Germany, and more.
Marriage abroad
Foreign weddings require apostilled vital records.
Adoption
Adopting from or being adopted into a foreign family.
School abroad
Foreign school enrollment for a child.
Work visa
International job offers and visa applications.
Inheritance / probate
Estate matters in a foreign country.
Free Document Review — Before You Pay
Send us photos or scans. We confirm everything meets requirements and quote total cost (government fees disclosed separately) before you commit a dollar.
See also: What Is an Apostille? · How to Get an Apostille in Kansas
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