Raleigh, NC
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Raleigh, NC
How Raleigh 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 North Carolina, it’s apostilled by the North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh, not in Washington.
- 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)
Notarized in North Carolina: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in North Carolina, the apostille is issued by the North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh.
- Hague Convention destination: the North Carolina apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the North Carolina-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the North Carolina Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its North Carolina 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.
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 U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
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 | 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 Raleigh — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Raleigh for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in North Carolina is apostilled by the North Carolina Secretary of State in Raleigh.
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?
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 Raleigh?
Raleigh is in Wake County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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