Can Illinois Apostille a Document From Another State?
No — an apostille must come from the state of origin
In short: No. Illinois cannot apostille a document issued or notarized in another state — an apostille must come from the state of origin. A Texas birth certificate must be apostilled in Texas; a California-notarized affidavit in California. Illinois can only apostille Illinois documents. If your document originates in Illinois but you live elsewhere, a mail-in service can handle it.
Each document is tied to the state that issued or notarized it, and only that state's authority can apostille it. If your document is from Illinois, we can handle it by mail no matter where you live — see the out-of-state guide. Notaries and agencies in other states: if you have a client with an Illinois document, we can be your Illinois back office — call 847-436-5222.
Key facts
- Apostille = state of origin only
- One document = one issuing state
- Illinois documents → Illinois Secretary of State
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Illinois apostille my out-of-state birth certificate?
No — it must be apostilled by the state that issued it.
My document is from Illinois but I live elsewhere — now what?
We can apostille it for you by mail, wherever you are.