Nevada State Apostille (Nevada Secretary of State)
Need a Nevada-issued document accepted internationally? Nevada apostilles/certifications are issued by the Nevada Secretary of State (Commercial Recordings Division) for documents intended to be used in foreign countries. This guide covers the official requirements, the request form rules, fees (including expedite options), where to send documents, and a complete Nevada Clerk/Recorder directory for certified records.
May be listed as 4–6 weeks depending on volume.
Government-set fee.
Additional fees apply per notary authenticated.
Foreign country must be entered.
A Nevada apostille/certification authenticates the signature/seal on a Nevada public document for use abroad. It does not validate the content of the document—only the authenticity of the issuing official’s signature/seal.
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Nevada apostille requirements (official rules)
- Complete the entire request form for each request. Unsigned requests will be rejected.
- Apostilles/certifications are for documents intended to be used in foreign countries.
- The foreign country must be entered or the request will not be processed. If sending to a consulate, enter the country of the consulate.
- Requests not retrieved in person are mailed to the address provided unless additional written instructions are included.
Step-by-step: Nevada State apostille / certification
Use this workflow to minimize rejections and speed up acceptance at the Nevada Secretary of State.
Confirm destination-country requirement
Identify the foreign country where the document will be used (or the consulate country). This must be listed on the Nevada request form.
Choose the correct document type
Vital records generally must be certified copies from the county/issuer. Affidavits/letters typically require notarization. Business documents may require certified copies from the Nevada Secretary of State or county recorder, depending on the document.
Complete the Nevada “Request of Authentication” form
Complete the entire form for each request and sign it. Missing fields or missing signatures commonly cause rejection. Include the foreign country. If mailing, ensure your return mailing details are consistent.
Select standard vs expedited processing
Nevada publishes a standard processing timeframe (often listed as ~4 weeks / ~4–6 weeks) and multiple expedite tiers. Expedite fees are in addition to the $20 apostille/certification fee.
Assemble the submission packet
Typical packet includes: (a) the original eligible document, (b) the completed/signed request form, (c) payment in the format required by the Nevada Secretary of State, and (d) return delivery instructions if mailing.
Submit to the Nevada Secretary of State (Commercial Recordings Division)
Submit in person (if available) or by mail, then track return delivery. Keep copies/scans of your full packet before sending.
Where to send Nevada apostille requests
Use the official Nevada SOS apostille page and request form instructions for the most current submission rules.
Nevada Secretary of State
Commercial Recordings Division (Apostille/Certification)
401 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Official portal: Nevada SOS Apostille
Form instructions: Completing the Request Form
Many Nevada documents must be obtained as certified copies before an apostille can be issued. Use the county directory below to request certified records.
Tip:
If your document is a certified record (birth, marriage, death, or recorded instrument),
start with the correct Nevada County Clerk or County Recorder office first.
Nevada Clerks & Recorders (official): Directory page
Nevada apostille/certification fees (government fees)
These are Nevada Secretary of State fees (not service-provider pricing). Expedite fees are in addition to the standard $20 fee.
| Service | Fee | Timing notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard apostille/certification | $20.00 per apostille/certification | Standard processing time is commonly listed as ~4 weeks (often stated as ~4–6 weeks depending on volume). |
| 24-hour expedite | $75.00 per notary authenticated + $20.00 standard fee | Processed within the 24-hour expedite timeframe (per Nevada SOS expedite selection rules). |
| 4-hour expedite | $125.00 per notary authenticated + $20.00 standard fee | Intended for urgent processing (availability depends on current workload and acceptance rules). |
| 2-hour expedite | $500.00 per notary authenticated + $20.00 standard fee | Highest-urgency tier; ensure your packet is perfect to avoid delay. |
| 1-hour expedite | $1000.00 per notary authenticated + $20.00 standard fee | Extreme-urgency tier; confirm same-day feasibility before relying on this for deadlines. |
| Fee example (as published) | $20 + $75 (24-hour) = $95 total | Example: one certified copy with apostille/certification plus a 24-hour expedite fee. |
Reference pages: Nevada SOS Fees and Customer Order Forms.
Nevada County Clerks & Recorders directory (addresses)
Use this directory to request certified records before apostille (when applicable). For the official directory page, see: Nevada Clerks & Recorders.
County offices (Nevada)
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| County / Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Carson City | 885 E. Musser Street, #1025, Carson City, NV 89701-4475 |
| Churchill County | 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 131, Fallon, NV 89406-2748 |
| Clark County Clerk (Main Office) | 200 Lewis Avenue, 5th Floor, P.O. Box 551604, Las Vegas, NV 89155-1604 |
| Clark County Recorder | 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, P.O. Box 551510, Las Vegas, NV 89155 |
| Douglas County | 1616 8th Street, P.O. Box 218, Minden, NV 89423-0218 |
| Elko County | 571 Idaho Street, Room 103, Elko, NV 89801-3700 |
| Esmeralda County | P.O. Box 458, Goldfield, NV 89013-0547 |
| Eureka County | P.O. Box 694, Eureka, NV 89316-0677 |
| Humboldt County | 25 West Fourth Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445-3199 |
| Lander County | 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820-9998 |
| Lincoln County | 181 Main Street, P.O. Box 90, Pioche, NV 89043-0090 |
| Lyon County | 27 South Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447-0816 |
| Mineral County | 105 South "A" Street, P.O. Box 1447, Hawthorne, NV 89415-1450 |
| Nye County | 101 Radar Road, P.O. Box 1031, Tonopah, NV 89049-1031 |
| Pershing County | 398 Main Street, Administration Building, P.O. Box 736, Lovelock, NV 89419-0820 |
| Storey County | County Court House, 26 South "B" Street, P.O. Box 493, Virginia City, NV 89440-0139 |
| Washoe County Clerk | 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, 1st Floor, Reno, NV 89512 |
| Washoe County Recorder | 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Rooms 140/150, Reno, NV 89512 |
| White Pine County | 801 Clark Street, Suite 4, Ely, NV 89301-0659 |
Helpful links & related services
Confirm official Nevada requirements and explore related document workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions (Nevada Apostille)
Practical answers based on Nevada SOS submission rules and common document workflows.