Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that apostille and authentication services will be available by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting August 5. Appointments can be booked starting July 25 on the Secretary of State’s website.
Appointments will be limited to a maximum of ten documents, and only one appointment is allowed per person or company a day.
An apostille is a certificate that is attached to public records or notarized documents which validates they are properly issued from Texas. They are often required when presenting documents for international use. Documents commonly requiring apostilles include marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and copies of diplomas.
The Office of the Secretary of State continues to offer apostille services through mail-in submissions and walk-up service during lobby hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
More information on Apostille services can be found here.
