How to Get an Apostille in Michigan for the DAFT Visa Visa
Getting an apostille in Michigan is straightforward. The Department of State processes apostilles for birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other state documents.
Processing Time: 5-7 business days Cost: $1 per document Methods: Mail, In-person
What You Need
Documents that need Michigan apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in Michigan)
- Marriage certificate (if married in Michigan)
- Other Michigan state documents
FBI background check is apostilled by US Department of State, not Michigan.
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ($34, 2-4 weeks).
Step 2: Mail to Department of State with $1 payment, or go in person to the office.
Step 3: Wait 5-7 business days for processing.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $34 |
| Apostille | $1 |
| Return shipping | ~$12 |
| Total | $45-$50 |
Timeline
Total time: 3-5 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-4 weeks
- Apostille: 5-7 business days
Start 2 months before you need it.
In-Person Option
Richard H. Austin Building, 430 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48918 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Standard processing: $1 per document
Contact
Department of State
- Website: https://www.michigan.gov/sos
- Phone: (517) 241-6010
- Email: sos-apostille@michigan.gov
For general apostille information, see Apostille Process Explained.
Related Resources:
- Birth Certificate Apostille Guide - Complete birth certificate process
- DAFT Documents Checklist - All required documents
- Complete DAFT Guide - Full application walkthrough
Digital Guide — $99
We're not immigration lawyers—just Americans who did this. Requirements change, so verify with official sources.