Service 06 · Apostille & Authentication
Apostille in Phoenix, Arizona — done in order.
An apostille lets an Arizona document be recognized in another country. The Arizona Secretary of State issues it; Highline Notary handles the part before that — the notarization — and coordinates courier and submission so the paperwork reaches the state correctly.
Who issues it
The state signs off, not the notary.
The Arizona Secretary of State authenticates documents notarized by an Arizona notary and documents signed by Arizona public officials whose oath is on file with the office.
Which certificate you get depends on the destination country. Countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention receive an Apostille. Countries that are not receive a Certificate of Authentication. Arizona uses the same request form and the same fee for both.
Arizona issues paper certificates only — there is no electronic apostille from the state. The certificate is attached to an original notarized document or a certified copy.
Source: Arizona Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentication. Requirements can change; check the state's page before you send anything.
Which documents qualify
Originals and certified copies, from Arizona.
Highline Notary can't tell you which document a foreign office wants. Confirm that with whoever asked for it, then we'll handle the notarization and the hand-off.
Accepted by Arizona
- Original documents notarized by an Arizona notary
- Documents signed by an Arizona public official whose oath is on file with the Secretary of State
- Vital records and corporate documents as certified copies from the issuing office
Not accepted by Arizona
- Photocopies — only originals or certified copies
- Documents from other states — those go to the state they came from
- Federal documents — those go to the U.S. Department of State
Timing
How long it takes, and how it's submitted.
Timing is set by the Arizona Secretary of State. Your full cost — notarization, state fees, and coordination — is quoted before you book.
- Mail processing
- About 10–20 business days
- Return postage
- Required with mailed requests
- In-person service
- By appointment only from Nov 2, 2026 — no walk-ins
Mail requests to
Arizona Secretary of StateAttn: Apostille Dept.
1700 W. Washington St, Fl 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808
What Highline does
Notarized, then handed off correctly.
Our part is the notarial act and the logistics. The decision on the certificate, and the timing, belong to the Secretary of State.
Have these ready
- The unsigned document, if it needs notarizing
- A current government-issued photo ID for every signer
- The destination country
- For vital records or corporate documents: the certified copy from the issuing office
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Tell us the document
Call, text, or send the request form with the document type, the destination country, and your deadline.
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Notarized in Arizona
A mobile visit in Phoenix or elsewhere in our Arizona coverage, with ID checked and the notarial certificate completed in full.
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Courier or submission
We coordinate getting the original to the Secretary of State — by mail with return postage, or an in-person appointment where available.
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Issued by the state
The Secretary of State attaches the Apostille or Certificate of Authentication and the document comes back to you.
Know before you book
What we coordinate, and what we can't.
- Issue an apostille or certificate of authentication — only the Secretary of State can
- Choose, prepare, or complete your documents, or tell you which certificate a foreign office requires
- Promise same-day results or a walk-in visit — timing is set by the state
- Translate documents or give legal or immigration advice
- Notarize vital records (birth, death, or marriage certificates) — a certified copy has to come from the issuing office
Highline Notary is a notary public, not an attorney. We are not licensed to practice law and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice, including advice about immigration. We cannot select, prepare, or complete legal or immigration documents (A.R.S. § 41-273).
Who issues an apostille in Arizona?
How much does an Arizona apostille cost?
Can I walk in to the Secretary of State and get it the same day?
How long does an apostille by mail take?
Can Arizona apostille a document from another state, or a federal document?
Does Arizona issue electronic apostilles?
- AZ Mobile Notary in PhoenixHomes, offices, hospitals, and care facilities across Phoenix — evenings and Saturdays.
- 03 Immigration Document NotarizationAffidavits of relationship, sworn statements, translator certifications, and travel consent forms. We notarize signatures only — no legal or immigration advice.
- 02 Estate, Will & Trust DocumentsTrusts, amendments, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and will self-proving affidavits — online where the receiving state accepts RON, or in person in Arizona.
Sending documents abroad
Start with the notarization.
Call or text with the document type and destination country, and you'll hear back same day.