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Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Apostille in Scottsdale, AZ

How Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale. 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
Maricopa County
Federal court
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
State apostille office
Arizona Secretary of State, Phoenix
Our nearest office
Washington, D.C. (headquarters)

Why living in Arizona 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 Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.

So the process for Arizona 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.

Scottsdale: the local details

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona state documents are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.

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.

Never laminate it. Lamination blocks the seal and prevents the apostille being affixed — a laminated CRBA generally means requesting a replacement before it can be authenticated.

Getting it done from Scottsdale

We don’t have an office in Scottsdale — and you don’t need one. Scottsdale clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) in Scottsdale — FAQ

Is there an apostille office in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale clients by mail.

Do I need to visit an office in Scottsdale?

No. Scottsdale clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale?

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

Related: All documents in Scottsdale · Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) in Arizona · Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) — full guide

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