Can I Get an Illinois Apostille If I Live in Another State?
Yes — here is how it works remotely
In short: Yes. You can get an Illinois apostille from any other state without traveling to Illinois. An apostille must be issued by the state that produced or notarized the document, so an Illinois document can only be apostilled by the Illinois Secretary of State — but a service like Efficient Biometrics can submit it for you by mail and return it anywhere.
Your current state's office cannot apostille an Illinois document. You mail the document (or an eligible certified copy) to an Illinois-based service; they submit it to the Illinois Secretary of State and return it to you, tracked. See our full out-of-state apostille guide.
Key facts
- Illinois state fee: $2 per apostille
- Processed in Chicago and Springfield
- Mail processing: 7–14 business days
- No Illinois residency required to use the service
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my state's office apostille Illinois documents?
No. Only the Illinois Secretary of State can apostille an Illinois-issued or Illinois-notarized document.
How do I do it without visiting Illinois?
Mail your document to an Illinois-based service like Efficient Biometrics; we submit it and return it to you with tracking.