Fee
**$5 per apostille or authentication.** Submit **Form 8003** with the original Ohio document. Pay by check, money order or credit-card authorization form. No cash ([Ohio SOS: Apostille FAQ](https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/apostilles-certifications/frequently-asked-questions/); [Forms & Fees](https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/forms-fees)).

## Timing
The Ohio SOS states mailed requests are processed in about **2–3 days**, plus mail time.

## Notarizing first
Ohio has operational remote online notarization. Ohio's online fee cap is higher than in-person ($5 in person, $30 + tech fee online, per [USA Notary's 2026 fee table](https://www.usanotary.net/blog/state-of-ron-2026)).

## Rather not do it yourself?

Question

Fee
**$5 per apostille or authentication.** Submit **Form 8003** with the original Ohio document. Pay by check, money order or credit-card authorization form. No cash ([Ohio SOS: Apostille FAQ](https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/apostilles-certifications/frequently-asked-questions/); [Forms & Fees](https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/forms-fees)).

## Timing
The Ohio SOS states mailed requests are processed in about **2–3 days**, plus mail time.

## Notarizing first
Ohio has operational remote online notarization. Ohio's online fee cap is higher than in-person ($5 in person, $30 + tech fee online, per [USA Notary's 2026 fee table](https://www.usanotary.net/blog/state-of-ron-2026)).

## Rather not do it yourself?

Accepted Answer

Apostille services handle notarization, county steps and state filing for a fee: apostille service. If your document first needs notarizing, online options: Notarize · OneNotary · NotaryLive.

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.

Ohio Apostille: $5 Fee and Form 8003

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