Texas Apostille: Fees, Walk-In Days and Mail Address (2026)
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Fees
$15 per document (not per page). Adoption documents are $10 each using Form 2103. Standard requests use Form 2102 (Texas SOS: Authentications).
Rules worth knowing
- Certified records (like birth certificates) must have been issued within the past 5 years.
- Notarized documents must be notarized by a Texas notary.
In person (Austin)
The authentication office is at 400 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701. - Monday and Friday: walk-in. - Tuesday to Thursday: by appointment. - Maximum 10 documents per visit. A drop box is available for larger batches.
By mail
Authentications Unit, P.O. Box 13550, Austin, TX 78711-3550. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing, plus mail time.
Questions: 512-463-5705.
Online notarization and Texas apostilles
Texas has operational remote online notarization. A document notarized online by a Texas online notary is apostilled by Texas. Online notary fees in Texas can include up to $25 extra (Texas notary fees).
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.