Kansas 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 Kansas for International Document Use

When a document issued in Kansas has to be used in another country, the receiving authority abroad has no direct way to confirm it is genuine. An apostille supplies that assurance — an official certificate from the Kansas Secretary of State verifying the signature and seal on the record. For countries that have not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, the office issues an authentication instead.

Eligible documents include those issued by Kansas state or local government authorities, certified Kansas vital records, court and business documents issued or certified in the state, and private papers properly notarized by a Kansas-commissioned notary public. Whenever one of these documents will be used in a Convention country, an apostille is generally required.

Color copy example of a Kansas apostille cover page.

How Our Kansas 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.

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Kansas Apostille Requirements

Before submission, each document must be prepared in a form the Kansas Secretary of State can accept. The specific Kansas apostille requirements depend on the type of record.

Government-issued records must be submitted as originals or certified copies obtained from the agency or court that issued them. For example, a Kansas birth certificate apostille requires a certified copy from the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics.

Private documents, such as powers of attorney, affidavits, consent forms, passport copies, and commercial agreements, generally need to be properly notarized by a Kansas-commissioned notary. To apostille notarized documents in Kansas, the notarial certificate must be complete and correct; otherwise, the Secretary of State cannot process the request.

Academic records have their own preparation requirements. A request for a Kansas diploma apostille or Kansas transcript apostille may require the signature of a school official to be notarized by a Kansas notary. An ordinary unsigned photocopy is not sufficient.

FBI Background Check Apostille Services in Kansas

An FBI background check apostille for Kansas residents is commonly required when the report will be used abroad for:

immigration or foreign residency;
international employment;
work or study visas;
citizenship applications;
adoption;
professional licensing;
education.

Unlike the Kansas records discussed above, an FBI background check, also known as an FBI Identity History Summary, is a federal document. The Kansas Secretary of State cannot apostille it, and the request cannot be submitted through the state authentication process. Instead, the report must go through the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

Why Choose One Source Process for Kansas Apostille Services

Apostille requests can become complicated when the correct process is unclear or a document does not meet the receiving authority’s requirements. At One Source Process, we review each document to establish what it requires and whether it is ready for submission.

The review covers missing information, unacceptable copies, and incomplete or incorrect notarizations. Customers also receive clear guidance on the applicable Kansas apostille requirements and any corrections needed before submission.

We then confirm the correct processing route and prepare the document for the appropriate government office. Eligible documents issued by Kansas authorities or notarized in Kansas generally go through the Kansas Secretary of State. Federal records require processing through the U.S. Department of State, while documents intended for non-Hague countries may also need embassy or consular legalization.

Our support covers requests for both Hague and non-Hague destinations, including federal records such as FBI background checks. Careful review and accurate routing reduce the risk of avoidable delays, rejection, or submission to the wrong authority. We keep clients informed at each stage and return their processed documents once the relevant authority has completed its work.

Apostille Services for Documents Issued in Multiple States

The Kansas Secretary of State can generally apostille only eligible documents issued or notarized in Kansas. When a request includes records from other states, each one must follow the process of the state where it was issued or notarized. Federal documents, including FBI background checks, require the separate federal process.

One Source Process can manage the request as a whole, identify the correct authority for each item, and coordinate the different submissions on one timeline. We arrange apostilles in Texas, California, and Florida, with full service coverage nationwide.

Ready to Start Your Kansas Apostille Request?

When you need to apostille documents for international use, careful preparation can help prevent delays and incorrect processing. One Source Process reviews your paperwork, explains the applicable requirements, and prepares each document for the correct state, federal, or legalization process.

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