How to Get an Apostille in Nebraska for the DAFT Visa Visa
Getting an apostille in Nebraska is straightforward. The Secretary of State processes apostilles for birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other state documents.
Processing Time: 3-5 business days Cost: $10 per document Methods: Mail, In-person
What You Need
Documents that need Nebraska apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in Nebraska)
- Marriage certificate (if married in Nebraska)
- Other Nebraska state documents
FBI background check is apostilled by US Department of State, not Nebraska.
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services ($17, 2-4 weeks).
Step 2: Mail to Secretary of State with $10 payment, or go in person to the office.
Step 3: Wait 3-5 business days for processing.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $17 |
| Apostille | $10 |
| Return shipping | ~$12 |
| Total | $37-$42 |
Timeline
Total time: 3-5 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-4 weeks
- Apostille: 3-5 business days
Start 2 months before you need it.
In-Person Option
State Capitol Building, Suite 2300, Lincoln, NE 68509 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Standard processing: $10 per document
Contact
Secretary of State
- Website: https://sos.nebraska.gov
- Phone: (402) 471-4070
- Email: sos.info@nebraska.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.