Raleigh, NC
Federal Employment Records Apostille in Raleigh, NC
How Raleigh residents get their Federal Employment Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Raleigh. Federal documents like your Federal Employment 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
- Wake County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- State apostille office
- North Carolina Secretary of State, Raleigh
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Why living in North Carolina doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Office of Personnel Management, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for North Carolina 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.
Raleigh: the local details
Raleigh is in Wake County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. North Carolina state documents are apostilled by the North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh.
About the Federal Employment Records
How to apostille federal employment records (OPM, SF-50) for foreign employment and pension verification.
Getting it done from Raleigh
We don’t have an office in Raleigh — and you don’t need one. Raleigh 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 |
Federal Employment Records in Raleigh — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Raleigh for a Federal Employment 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 Raleigh clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Raleigh?
No. Raleigh clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
Raleigh is in Wake County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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