Philadelphia, PA
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Philadelphia, PA
How Philadelphia residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Pennsylvania, it’s apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg, not in Washington.
- 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)
Notarized in Pennsylvania: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Pennsylvania, the apostille is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
- Hague Convention destination: the Pennsylvania apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Pennsylvania-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Pennsylvania Department of State directly. Once your document has its Pennsylvania authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
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 U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
U.S. Passport Copy in Philadelphia — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Philadelphia for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in Pennsylvania is apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
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?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
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 · U.S. Passport Copy in Pennsylvania · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
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