Philadelphia, PA
USCIS Records Apostille in Philadelphia, PA
How Philadelphia residents get their USCIS Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Philadelphia. Federal documents like your USCIS Records 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
- 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)
Why living in Pennsylvania doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Pennsylvania 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.
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 USCIS Records
How to apostille USCIS immigration records (A-file, G-639 FOIA records) for foreign residency and status history.
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 |
USCIS Records in Philadelphia — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Philadelphia for a USCIS Records?
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 Philadelphia clients by mail.
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 · USCIS Records in Pennsylvania · USCIS Records — full guide
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