Illinois Divorce Decree Apostille — From Any State or Country
For remarriage, name changes, visas and residency abroad
In short: An Illinois divorce decree (judgment of dissolution of marriage) used abroad must be apostilled by the Illinois Secretary of State. We apostille a certified copy from the circuit court clerk by mail for clients anywhere.
Which copy you need
A certified copy of the judgment of dissolution of marriage from the circuit court clerk in the Illinois county where the divorce was granted, bearing the clerk's signature and seal. A plain photocopy or your personal copy usually isn't apostille-eligible.
Common reasons people need this
Remarriage abroad (often alongside a single-status affidavit), name changes overseas, spousal/partner visa and residency applications, and updating foreign civil or immigration records.
How it works — a 100% remote process
- Tell us what you need. Call or text 847-436-5222 or request a quote. We confirm exactly which document you have and where it's going.
- Send us your document. Mail or courier it to our Naperville office.
- We submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Standard by mail, or we hand-carry it to the Chicago counter for expedited processing.
- We return it, tracked. Back to you or straight to your recipient, domestic or international, with status you can follow the whole way.
Cost & turnaround
Court records start at $99 per document; return shipping at cost or a prepaid label. Standard 5–7 business days; expedited 2–5. Also see our court document apostille page.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed and insured service with a real, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) — not a P.O. box — a notary on site, document-level tracking so you always know where your originals are, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my personal copy of the decree enough?
Usually not — you need a certified copy from the circuit court clerk. We'll confirm before you mail anything.
I also need a single-status affidavit — can you do both?
Yes; remarriage abroad often needs both, and we can apostille them together.
Can you get the certified copy from the court for me?
In many cases yes, for a handling fee plus the actual court cost.