Alabama Secretary of State — key facts
Fees: The authentication fee is $5.00 per document.
Forms: Download the required submittal form. Complete the form and send it with your document to the Secretary of State.
Authentication: The Apostille may be affixed to documents bearing the official signature and seal of a currently commissioned Alabama notary public, probate judge, or the current Alabama State Registrar.
Mailing: Documents may be directed to a third party when the sender encloses a pre-addressed, pre-paid carrier envelope when mailing the documents to our office for authentication.