How to Get an Apostille in Texas for Your DAFT Visa
Texas offers online apostille ordering, making the process easier than many states.
Processing Time: 10-15 business days Cost: $15 per document Methods: Online, mail, or in-person
What You Need
Documents that need Texas apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in Texas)
- Marriage certificate (if married in Texas)
- Other Texas state documents
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document (birth certificate from Texas Department of State Health Services, $23, 2-4 weeks).
Step 2: Order apostille online at sos.texas.gov/apostille—upload document or mail original, pay $15, track status online.
Step 3: Wait 10-15 business days for processing.
Texas has online tracking—you can check status anytime.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $23 |
| Apostille | $15 |
| Shipping | $10 |
| Total | $48 |
Texas is one of the cheaper states.
Timeline
Total time: 3-5 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-4 weeks
- Apostille: 10-15 business days
In-Person Option
1019 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Same-day or next-day service, $15 per document
Contact
Texas Secretary of State
- Website: sos.texas.gov
- Phone: (512) 463-5705
- Email: authentications@sos.texas.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 — $199
We're not immigration lawyers—just Americans who did this. Requirements change, so verify with official sources.