Authentic Notaries / Apostilles

An apostille certifies the validity of an Illinois notary public, county clerk, circuit clerk or local registrar. This special certification is accepted by foreign countries as proof that specific documents are official.

Apostilles are issued by the Index Department of the Illinois Secretary of State's office:

Main Office:
Illinois Secretary of State's Office
Index Department
111 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62756
(217) 782-7017

Chicago Office (Walk-in):
Illinois Secretary of State's Office
Index Department
17 N. State St.
Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 814-2067