Kansas Apostille & Document Authentication

Documents Kansas can authenticate

The Kansas Secretary of State handles eligible Kansas public or notarial signatures, including birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce records, school diplomas and court judgments. Court signatures must be on file; provide the official's printed name on Form DC. Diplomas may require Kansas notarization. A foreign-language document can qualify when its notarization is in English.

Kansas State University example

K-State directs students to order new official documents for its registrar’s notarization process before state submission. Other schools may have different procedures; request their instructions first.

Form DC and return delivery

Submit the original or certified document with Form DC, country of use, contact and return details, and payment. Mail to Kansas Secretary of State, 915 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66612. The form permits a prepaid envelope or shipping label. Its state-arranged FedEx option requires a physical U.S. address; do not select it for an international address.

Preparation risks and timing

Check for a missing court official name, unsuitable copy or incomplete return instructions. These are checklist risks, not published rejection statistics. Premier's other-state service is typically 5–7 business days, with shipping additional. Confirm document readiness before scheduling use abroad.

Frequently asked questions