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Ohio Apostille Request Form

Download the official Authentication Request Form for Ohio. Learn how to pay the super-low $5.00 fee and ensure your cover letter has the required "Country of Use".

Amelia Rivera
Verified by Amelia Rivera
Updated January 2026

Quick Facts

Name
Authentication Request Form (PDF)
Office
Ohio Secretary of State
Fee
$5.00 per document
Payment
Check/MO to "Ohio Secretary of State"
Mail to
Business Services Division, 180 E. Broad St, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Walk-In
Same address (Columbus). M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Required: The Cover Letter

Don't Forget This!

Even if you fill out the PDF form, Ohio explicitly states that requests must clearly identify the country of use.

If you don't use the official form (which has a field for this), you MUST include a separate cover letter stating: "Please issue an Apostille for [Country Name]."

Fill Out the Request Form (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 — Sender Info

Provide your name, return address, and contact info (phone/email). This is where they will mail your documents back.

Step 2 — Document Details

List what documents you are sending (e.g., "1 Birth Certificate").

Step 3 — Fee Calculation

Ohio is very affordable:

$5.00 × Number of Documents

Payable to: "Ohio Secretary of State".

Mailing Checklist

Package contents:

  1. Request Form — Or cover letter with country of name
  2. Your Document(s) — Ensure they are certified copies
  3. Payment — Check/Money Order ($5 per doc)
  4. Return Envelope — Self-addressed with postage

Common Rejection Reasons (Ohio-Specific)

  • No Destination Country — Failing to list the country where the document will be used.
  • Fax Copies — Sending a photocopy instead of a certified original.
  • Notary Errors — Notary missing their stamp/seal or expiration date.

Where to Mail

Ohio Secretary of State
Business Services Division
180 E. Broad St, 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio Document Guides

Ensure your vital records are from the Dept of Health or Probate Court.

→ OH Birth Certificate Guide → OH Marriage Certificate Guide → OH Death Certificate Guide → FBI Background Check (Federal)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay with a credit card for mail orders?

Typically, mail orders require a check or money order. Walk-in service accepts credit cards.

How fast is the turnaround?

Ohio is fast. Mail is usually 2-3 business days. Walk-ins are same-day.

Source: Ohio Secretary of State — Business Services

Last checked: January 2026

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