Portland, OR
Certificate of Citizenship Apostille in Portland, OR
How Portland residents get their Certificate of Citizenship authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Portland. Federal documents like your Certificate of Citizenship 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
- Multnomah County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
- State apostille office
- Oregon Secretary of State, Salem
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Why living in Oregon 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 Oregon Secretary of State in Salem has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Oregon 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.
Portland: the local details
Portland is in Multnomah County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Oregon state documents are apostilled by the Oregon Secretary of State in Salem.
About the Certificate of Citizenship
How to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561) for use abroad — and the copying restriction that applies, just as it does to naturalization ce.
Getting it done from Portland
We don’t have an office in Portland — and you don’t need one. Portland 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 |
Certificate of Citizenship in Portland — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Portland for a Certificate of Citizenship?
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 Portland clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Portland?
No. Portland clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Portland?
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 Portland?
Portland is in Multnomah County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Related: All documents in Portland · Certificate of Citizenship in Oregon · Certificate of Citizenship — full guide
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