Missouri Apostille Services in St. Louis
A Missouri birth certificate, divorce decree and school record need different preparation. Premier reviews the document type and destination before arranging authentication.
The Hague Apostille Convention has 130 contracting parties. We confirm whether it applies to the destination before processing.
Our Service Packages
Standard Service
$190per document
- Document preparation & review
- Missouri Secretary of State filing
- 24–48 hours processing time
- Return shipping is charged separately from the service fee.
- Status tracking
Federal Apostille
$280per document
- US Department of State processing
- FBI document authentication
- Timing confirmed after document review; shipping time is additional
- Complete handling
- Expert support
Service Comparison
| Feature | Standard Service | Federal Apostille |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Time | 24–48 hours | Confirmed after document review; shipping time is additional |
| Price | $190 | $280 |
| Document Review | ✓ | ✓ |
| State Filing | ✓ | Federal |
| Return Shipping | Charged separately | Charged separately |
| Best For | Most documents | FBI/Federal docs |
Obtain the appropriate certified document
The Missouri Secretary of State handles eligible Missouri documents. Birth certificates need Bureau of Vital Records certification; marriage licenses need the county Recorder of Deeds; divorce decrees need the recording county's Circuit Clerk. School documents need school certification. A notarized document needs the notarial paragraph, signature and seal.
Prepare Missouri school records correctly
Missouri’s handbook directs the registrar or school authority to sign a statement on the back of a diploma or transcript, identifying it as an original or copy and giving its issue date. A notary witnesses the school official’s signature. Do not alter the diploma’s face.
Prepare the submission
Use the official cover letter with country of use, document count, contact information, payment and return instructions. Send the packet to Commissions, Secretary of State's Office, 600 West Main, Room 322, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Review before sending
Check the certified copy and notarial certificate against the document category. Missing certification or incomplete notarization can prevent authentication; these are review risks, not measured rejection rates.
Premier service estimate
Missouri processing is 24–48 hours. Shipping time is additional. Document corrections or authority delays can affect completion.
Frequently asked questions
Does an apostille settle translation requirements?
Ask the receiving authority which translation and document format it accepts before ordering.
Official sources
Reviewed on 2026-10-13