Iowa Apostille Service

Expedited authentication, notary & translation

Standard

$175

4-14 business days
1-2 weeks

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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.

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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.

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*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.

Get an Apostille in Iowa for International Document Use

An apostille certifies the authority, signature, and seal of an Iowa notary public or elected official on a document, thereby making it legally valid in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961.

In Iowa, apostilles are issued by the Iowa Secretary of State — specifically through its Notary and Authentications division. This applies to documents issued in Iowa, certified by an Iowa public official, or properly notarized by a commissioned Iowa notary public. Iowa authentication for non-Hague countries follows a separate legalization process and may require additional federal, embassy, or consular steps.

Color copy example of a Iowa apostille cover page.

How Our Iowa Apostille Process Works

1. Apply online

Send us your request online and receive a quote from a specialist the same day. We will also review a scan of your documents for any errors and let you know ASAP if additional steps are required.

2. 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!

3. Receive your documents

Once completed, your Apostilled documents will be mailed to you via FedEx or DHL and will arrive at your doorstep. Ask about our shipping options! Whether in the US or Worldwide, we’ll get them to you wherever you may be.

Documents We Apostille in Iowa

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Iowa Apostille Requirements

The Iowa Secretary of State verifies the signature or seal of the official who issued or notarized your document. This means eligibility depends on who signed it and how. Here is what to know before you submit:

Vital records. A birth or marriage certificate requires a certified copy from Iowa Vital Records or the relevant county office. Photocopies are not acceptable, as the document must carry the original signature of the issuing official.
Notarized documents. Powers of attorney, affidavits, and similar private documents must be notarized by a commissioned Iowa notary public with a proper Iowa notarial certificate.
Academic documents. An Iowa diploma apostille or Iowa transcript apostille may require notarization before submission. The document should include the required school official’s signature, notary signature, and Iowa notarial certificate. If a notarized or copy-certified version is used, confirm that the receiving authority will accept it before submission.
Out-of-state documents. The Iowa Secretary of State cannot apostille documents issued in another state.

FBI Background Check Apostille Services in Iowa

Those residing in Iowa and pursuing international employment, immigration, residency, adoption, study, teaching abroad, or visa applications may need an apostille on their FBI background check. The Iowa Secretary of State cannot process this request, since an FBI Criminal History Report is a federal document. A federal apostille must be obtained through the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

One Source Process handles the entire FBI apostille process for Iowa residents from start to finish:

verifying destination country requirements;
ensuring documents are properly prepared;
submitting them to the U.S. Department of State;
coordinating their secure return.

Why Choose One Source Process for Iowa Apostille Services

Getting Iowa document authentication right depends on details that are easy to overlook. One Source Process has been working through these details on behalf of clients since 2010.

Before anything leaves your hands, we review every document for missing signatures, incomplete notarization, incorrect document formats, and anything the Iowa Secretary of State would reject. This review costs nothing and happens before any fees are charged.

We then determine whether the document needs an Iowa state apostille, a federal apostille through the U.S. Department of State, or embassy legalization for a non-Hague destination — and route it accordingly. For destinations that require translation alongside the apostille, we provide certified translation in over 250 languages. Completed documents are returned via tracked FedEx or DHL.

Apostille Support for Documents from Other States

Have documents from more than one state? We can process requests from all 50 states and U.S. territories through a single order, including documents from Indiana, Illinois, Florida, California, and beyond. View our full apostille service coverage for more locations.

Ready to Start Your Iowa Apostille Request?

If you want to know how to get an apostille in Iowa, we can help. Our team can review your documents, explain the next steps, and make sure your request is sent through the correct process for international use.

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-668-5448 (USA)

International: 1-202-459-4760

Email: apostille@onesourceprocess.com

Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues apostilles in Iowa?

What documents can be apostilled in Iowa?

Do Iowa documents need to be notarized before an apostille?

Can you help with an Iowa birth certificate apostille?

Can I apostille a photocopy in Iowa?

What is the difference between an Iowa apostille and a certification/authentication?

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Can I get an FBI background check apostilled in Iowa?

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Our CEO Brandon Yoshimura and Director of Operations Danny Koo.

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CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.