# Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications

Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications is an apostille authority in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

The Iowa Secretary of State issues apostilles for Iowa public documents for use abroad. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Website: [sos.iowa.gov/notaries/apostilles-and-certifications](<https://sos.iowa.gov/notaries/apostilles-and-certifications>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for Iowa public documents
- Source note: Iowa Secretary of State apostille page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications?

Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications is at Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

### How do I contact Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications?

To contact Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications, visit https://sos.iowa.gov/notaries/apostilles-and-certifications.

### Should I post my original document to Iowa Secretary of State — Authentications?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/iowa/des-moines/iowa-secretary-of-state-authentications>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Des Moines](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/iowa/des-moines/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Des Moines](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/iowa/des-moines/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Des Moines](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/iowa/des-moines.md>)

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