Richmond, VA
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Apostille in Richmond, VA
How Richmond residents get their Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Richmond. Federal documents like your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) 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
- The independent City of Richmond
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- State apostille office
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond
- Our nearest office
- Richmond
Why living in Virginia doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Department of State, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia in Richmond has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Virginia 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.
Richmond: the local details
Richmond is in the independent City of Richmond, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Virginia state documents are apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia in Richmond.
About the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
How to apostille a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA / FS-240) to establish a child's U.S.
Getting it done from Richmond
Our Richmond office serves Richmond directly, and most clients still send documents by mail.
| 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 |
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) in Richmond — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Richmond for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
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 Richmond clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Richmond?
No. Richmond clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Richmond is in the independent City of Richmond, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Related: All documents in Richmond · Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) in Virginia · Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) — full guide
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