Grand Rapids, MI
CDC Documents Apostille in Grand Rapids, MI
How Grand Rapids residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in Grand Rapids actually have a Michigan state record, which goes to the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Kent County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- State apostille office
- Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, Lansing
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Michigan immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Michigan’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.
Grand Rapids: the local details
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Michigan state documents are apostilled by the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
Getting it done from Grand Rapids
We don’t have an office in Grand Rapids — and you don’t need one. Grand Rapids clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| 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 |
CDC Documents in Grand Rapids — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Grand Rapids for a CDC Documents?
State-issued versions go to the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal in Lansing; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Grand Rapids?
No. Grand Rapids clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Related: All documents in Grand Rapids · CDC Documents in Michigan · CDC Documents — full guide
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