The Texas Secretary of State’s Authentications Unit is the office tasked with issuing apostilles in the Lone Star State and operates in the state’s capital. With our apostille and legalization services, you receive unmatched knowledge of local logistics and Texas apostille requirements necessary to secure success.
Walk-In Days and Appointment Days
The office does allow Austin apostille requests by both appointment and walk-ins. However, you cannot just book or show up on any day, as the department has specific times when these are permitted.
- Walk-ins: Monday and Friday.
- Appointments: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Mail Requests to the Authentications Unit
Mail submissions take longer: two weeks or more from the day of receipt. Importantly, the postal address for mail applications is different from the office’s address, and you can find it below:
Texas Secretary of State, Authentications UnitP.O. Box 13550
Austin, TX 78711-3550
Only Texas Documents Qualify
The Texas Secretary of State cannot apostille documents issued or notarized in another state, as well as federal documents. They must be authenticated by the appropriate authority in the state or jurisdiction where they originated.