Dallas, TX
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Apostille in Dallas, TX
How Dallas residents get their Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Dallas. Federal documents like your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
- County
- Dallas County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- State apostille office
- Texas Secretary of State, Austin
- Our nearest office
- Houston
Why living in Texas doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Department of State, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Texas Secretary of State in Austin has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Texas residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
Dallas: the local details
Dallas is in Dallas County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Texas state documents are apostilled by the Texas Secretary of State in Austin.
About the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
How to apostille a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA / FS-240) to establish a child's U.S.
Getting it done from Dallas
We don’t have an office in Dallas — and you don’t need one. Dallas clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Houston.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) in Dallas — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Dallas for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Dallas clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Dallas?
No. Dallas clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Dallas?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Dallas?
Dallas is in Dallas County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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