Illinois Apostille

Illinois apostilles are issued by the Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department: $2 per document, form i213. Send originals certified by a government official or notarized by an Illinois notary; birth and death certificates must be certified copies from the county clerk, local registrar or IDPH. Mail to 160 N. LaSalle St., Suite 100, Chicago (7-14 business days), or go to Chicago, Springfield or a select DMV+ location (usually while you wait). Last verified 2026-10-12 against https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/apostilles.html

State Fee

$2.00

Per document

Processing Time

7-14 Business Days

Standard Mail

Expedited

Same Day

Walk-in: Springfield, Chicago & DMV+

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Requirements vary significantly by document type. Select your document below to view the specific requirements and start your application.

Illinois Apostille Request Form (I-213)

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Janie Markos

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Mail-In Processing

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Contact Information

Office Address

[Street Address]
Chicago, IL [Zip]

Direct Line

[Phone Number] Taking Calls

Operating Hours

Mon - Fri	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

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Common Questions

What is the County Clerk requirement?

None. The Illinois Secretary of State authenticates documents notarized by an Illinois Notary Public; send the notarized original directly to the Index Department.

Can I walk in?

Yes. The Index Department offices in Springfield (2701 S. Dirksen Parkway) and Chicago (160 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 100) and select DMV+ locations accept in-person requests; in most cases documents are processed while you wait.