# Ohio Secretary of State — Authentications

Ohio Secretary of State — Authentications is an apostille authority in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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

## Details

- Address: Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Website: [www.ohiosos.gov/records/authentications-and-apostilles](<https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/authentications-and-apostilles>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for Ohio public documents
- Source note: Ohio Secretary of State apostille page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

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

Ohio Secretary of State — Authentications is at Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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

To contact Ohio Secretary of State — Authentications, visit https://www.ohiosos.gov/records/authentications-and-apostilles.

### Should I post my original document to Ohio 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/ohio/columbus/ohio-secretary-of-state-authentications>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Columbus](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/ohio/columbus/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Columbus](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/ohio/columbus/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Columbus](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/ohio/columbus.md>)

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