How to Get an Apostille in North Carolina for DAFT
North Carolina processes apostilles through the Secretary of State with reasonable fees and processing times.
Processing Time: 1-2 weeks Cost: $10 per document Methods: Mail or in-person
What You Need
Documents that need North Carolina apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in North Carolina)
- Marriage certificate (if married in North Carolina)
- Other North Carolina state documents
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document (birth certificate from North Carolina Vital Records, $24, 2-3 weeks).
Step 2: Mail to Secretary of State with $10 payment and return envelope.
Step 3: Wait 1-2 weeks for processing.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $24 |
| Apostille | $10 |
| Shipping | $10 |
| Total | $44 |
Timeline
Total time: 3-5 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-3 weeks
- Apostille: 1-2 weeks
In-Person Option
2 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Same-day service available, $10 per document
Contact
North Carolina Secretary of State
- Website: sosnc.gov
- Phone: (919) 814-5400
- Email: authentications@sosnc.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
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