North Carolina Apostille: $10 Fee and Process
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Fee
$10 per original apostille or authentication. Payable to "North Carolina Secretary of State" (NC SOS: Authentication fees; Obtaining a certificate). - Adoption-related duplicates requested at the same time are $5 each; other duplicates are $10.
Notarizing first
North Carolina's own remote notarization isn't operational yet (see state status), so NC notarizations are typically done in person.
Need a notary first?
If your document first needs notarizing, online options: Notarize · OneNotary · NotaryLive. Check that the state accepts the notarization method you choose before you file.
Confirm with the receiving country whether it needs an apostille or an authentication certificate. Non-Hague countries need authentication instead. See what is an apostille.
Free download: Apostille Checklist (PDF, 1 page). These are the general US steps, with links to official state sources.