Document Authentication

(Apostille / Certificate)

Issuance Methods

State Fees (+ Optional Shipping)

Paper Authentications

Issued in physical form and returned to you via mail, courier, or in-person pickup.

  • Delivery: Pick up in-office (no shipping fee or transit time), or receive via Courier/USPS.
  • Functionality: Single-use physical document for a specific transaction.
  • Validity: Accepted in all Hague Convention countries.
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Fees & Processing Times

  • Processing Time Notice
    Our typical processing times apply only to our portion of the request. When a third party is involved for authentication, the overall processing time may be extended, as we cannot account for their schedule.

    • Regular Service

    $19.00 / document

    • 3 to 5 business days in-office processing time.
    • Does not include mailing transit time.

    Next Day Service

    $53.00 / document

    • Ready for pick-up the following business day.
    • Does not include mailing transit time.

    Same Day Service

    $93.00 / document

    • Can take up to 2 hours to process (depends on quantity/availability).
    • Mail Warning: If mailed to us, we may not mail it back the same day unless you include a prepaid return label (UPS, FedEx).
    • Does not include mailing transit time.

    Additional Fees

    **See Processing Time Notice above

    In-Person Services

  • Our office provides three ways to submit your documents in person. To ensure the fastest, most predictable service, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment ahead of time.
    • recommended

    Schedule an Appointment

    Reserve a specific date and time to visit our office. This ensures you skip the line and your authentication request is reviewed and completed in a timely, predictable manner.
    Schedule via Calendly

    Alternate option

    Open Walk-In Hours

    If you are unable to schedule an appointment in advance, our office is open for public walk-in services during a dedicated two-hour window every weekday.
    Days: Monday – Friday
    Hours: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Alternate option

    Secure Drop Box

    If you cannot secure an appointment or visit during our open walk-in hours, you may fill out an Authentication Request Form and leave it in our secure office drop box.
    Drop box requests are generally received and begin the processing queue within one business day.

    Get Request Form

    Payment Information

    All document services require payment at the time of processing. We accept the following methods:

    Credit/Debit: All major credit cards
    Checks/Money Orders: Made payable to “State of Utah”
    Cash: Accepted in person (sending cash in the mail is highly discouraged).

    Mail Delay Warning

    Mail-In Instructions

    If mailing your documents, please include the following:

    • Payment (Check, Money Order, or Card Info on form)
    • Completed Authentication Request Form
    • The original document(s)
    • A self-addressed envelope.

    All USPS mail is delayed because it must be processed by the Utah State Mail Agency first. To ensure timely delivery, consider using a commercial carrier like FedEx or UPS (please schedule a pickup for UPS).

    Alternate option

    Walk-In Instructions

    Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Excluding holidays). Bring the following:

    • Payment method
    • Completed Authentication Request Form
    • The original document(s)
    We will email you when your documents are ready. There are no requirements for the document holder to pick up documents themselves; a representative may do it.

    Mailing & Physical Office Addresses

    Walk-ins & Physical Address:
    Office of the Lieutenant Governor
    Utah State Capitol Building
    350 North State Street, Suite 220
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
    (Parking is available on the east side of the capitol hill complex).

    For Courier Shipping (UPS, FedEx):
    Office of the Lieutenant Governor
    350 North State Street, Suite 220
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

    For standard USPS Mail:
    Office of the Lieutenant Governor
    PO BOX 142325
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84114