Apostille Services in North Carolina
The North Carolina Secretary of State issues apostilles for North Carolina public documents. The state's useful quirk is that its county Registers of Deeds issue certified vital records — so the copy most people already have in a drawer is usually the right one to send.
We handle North Carolina apostilles at $195 per document, about five business days, with translation available alongside.
Filing details for North Carolina
- Apostille authority
- North Carolina Secretary of State
- State court system
- North Carolina General Court of Justice
We serve North Carolina remotely from our office in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Register of Deeds copies and university documents
North Carolina vital records come from NC DHHS Vital Records in Raleigh or from the Register of Deeds in the county where the event occurred. Either certified copy is acceptable to the Secretary of State.
Academic documents from Duke, UNC and NC State follow the notarization route: a notarized registrar signature or sworn statement, then the apostille. The universities differ in how readily they accommodate this, so ask the registrar first.
The Secretary of State requires an original certified document, not a photocopy — including photocopies a notary has stamped.
Research Triangle destinations
Apostille traffic from the Triangle runs heavily to India, China, South Korea, Germany and Brazil, tracking the international research and graduate population.
India and China are both Hague Convention parties now, which has simplified the route considerably compared with the consular legalisation that was previously required.
Turnaround
Apostille processing 5 business days
Price
$195 per document, about 5 business days. Details
Languages
100+ languages. See all
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Register of Deeds copy?
Yes, if it is a certified copy. Either the county Register of Deeds or NC DHHS Vital Records copy is acceptable.
How do I apostille a university diploma?
A notary notarizes a registrar signature or sworn statement, and the Secretary of State apostilles that. Ask the registrar what their process is before starting.
Who issues North Carolina apostilles?
The North Carolina Secretary of State.
How long does it take?
About five business days at $195 per document.
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