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Apostille Services in Denver

Colorado may reject apostille requests over small defects, like a stamped signature or a blank left unfilled. Each rejection adds weeks. At One Source Process, we handle the full process: prepare, submit, and track your Denver apostille so it is accepted on the first submission.

Standard
$175
  • 4-14 business days
  • 10 business days
Rush
$225
  • 1-3 business days

    Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

    Some states do not offer expedited processing.

Same Day
$275
  • 24 hours

    Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

    Some states do not offer expedited processing.

*Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State
*Some states do not offer expedited processing

Support through document issues

If your document gets rejected, you won't have to handle it alone. We:

  • Review the reason for rejection
  • Assist with fixing the issue
  • Guide you through the next steps

If necessary, we'll resubmit your documents so the process stays on track.

The Colorado Secretary of State Office in Denver

Every apostille in the state comes from one place: the Colorado Secretary of State, headquartered in downtown Denver. Since April 2018, the office has issued a single combined certificate that serves as an apostille in Hague Convention countries and as an authentication everywhere else. Knowing the Colorado apostille requirements before you submit is what keeps a request on schedule, and our apostille and legalization services handle that groundwork for you.

In-Person Submission in Downtown Denver

The department allows you to drop off your Denver apostille paperwork in person at the office in the city’s downtown area. This service has an additional fee, and you must submit it before the 4:30 p.m. cut-off.

Mail Requests and Return Envelopes

The office also allows mail requests, which are cheaper and more convenient than walk-ins but have longer turnaround times. For faster, more secure delivery of your Denver apostille, include a prepaid, trackable return envelope with your submission.

Colorado Documents Only

The Colorado Secretary of State in Denver can apostille only documents issued within the state. It cannot authenticate out-of-state paperwork or federal records.

How Our Denver Apostille Process Works

Apply online
Submit our form online and calculate an estimated cost immediately. We will also review a scan of your documents for any errors and let you know ASAP if additional steps are required.
Send us your documents
No need to make an appointment or go to a physical location. Just mail us your documents through a secure tracked shipping service (FedEx, DHL, or UPS). In some cases we may not even need the physical copy!
Receive your documents
Once completed, your apostilled/legalized documents will be shipped to you via FedEx or DHL and will arrive at your doorstep. Whether in the US or Worldwide, we’ll get your important documents to you wherever you may be.

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Apostille Services Available in Denver

These are the document types we handle most often in Denver. Each needs a specific version before the state office will accept it; we confirm that version and fix eligibility problems before submission.

Denver Birth Certificate

Immigration, dual citizenship, marriage abroad, and overseas study or work all require a Denver birth certificate apostille. The state certifies only copies issued through Colorado’s vital records system, so order that certified version first.

Denver Marriage Certificate

Foreign governments and courts often demand validation of your marital status via a Denver marriage certificate apostille for numerous reasons, including:

  • Moving abroad
  • Spousal visas
  • Dual citizenship applications

An apostille must be applied to a certified copy from the county that issued the marriage license.

Divorce Decrees

A Denver divorce decree apostille is required for remarriage abroad, international property settlements, and some immigration filings. Decrees are court records, so the eligible copy is the one certified by the clerk of the district court that granted the divorce.

Colorado Background Check

A criminal record can make applicants ineligible for many international scenarios, from employment to moving abroad to adoption. To prove to foreign authorities, companies, and agencies that you qualify, you will often need a Denver background check apostille.

Notarized Documents

Private documents—powers of attorney, affidavits, and business agreements—must be notarized before they qualify. For a Denver notarized document apostille, the office requires:

  • Original signatures. Stamped or photocopied signatures are rejected.
  • A completed document. Every blank must be filled in or crossed out.
  • A full notary statement. It must name the state and county of notarization and the date and be written in English even if the document is not.

Diplomas and Transcripts

Foreign employers and institutions don’t automatically recognize your Mile High academic qualifications. For this, you need a Denver diploma apostille or authentication for other educational credentials, such as transcripts.

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Can You Submit a Scanned Photocopy?

Scans and photocopies do not qualify. The state certifies signatures, so it needs the document version that carries one: a certified copy for vital and court records or the signed and notarized original for private documents. Our pre-apostille checklist shows how to prepare each document type.

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Where to Order Your Denver Records

In order to get the right version of your document ready for apostilling in Denver, you have to know where to get it:

  • Denver birth certificate: Obtain a certified copy from Denver Vital Records or its authorized ordering service.
  • Denver marriage certificate: Request it from the Denver Clerk and Recorder’s Office.
  • Divorce decrees: Request a copy from the court where the divorce case was filed, such as Denver District Court.
  • Colorado background check: Request a statewide criminal history check from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
  • Notarized documents: Obtain the document from its issuing party and have it notarized by a Colorado-commissioned notary.
  • Diplomas and transcripts: Request official copies directly from the school, college, or university that issued them.

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Need an Apostille for Your Denver Documents?

International authentication is often tied to important life-changing events, such as studying abroad, exploring international work and business opportunities, or moving countries. Delays can have costly consequences, especially if your plans are already locked in. We review each document before submission to catch eligibility problems early, assign a dedicated agent to your order, and return the certification by tracked delivery. Contact us to start your Denver apostille.

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