Philadelphia, PA
CDC Documents Apostille in Philadelphia, PA
How Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia actually have a Pennsylvania state record, which goes to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- State apostille office
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Harrisburg
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Pennsylvania immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Pennsylvania’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Pennsylvania Department of State, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.
Philadelphia: the local details
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania state documents are apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
Getting it done from Philadelphia
We don’t have an office in Philadelphia — and you don’t need one. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Philadelphia for a CDC Documents?
State-issued versions go to the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Philadelphia?
No. Philadelphia clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Related: All documents in Philadelphia · CDC Documents in Pennsylvania · CDC Documents — full guide
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