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CDC Documents Apostille in Washington, DC

How Washington residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.

Quick answer

Most cdc documents holders in Washington actually have a Washington, D.C. state record, which goes to the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

County
District of Columbia
Federal court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
State apostille office
Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia, Washington
Our nearest office
Washington, D.C. (headquarters)

Washington, D.C. immunization records are state documents

Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Washington, D.C.’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.

Washington: the local details

Washington is in District of Columbia, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Washington, D.C. state documents are apostilled by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington.

About the CDC Documents

How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.

Most vaccination records aren't federal. Cards from a clinic, pharmacy or state immunization registry are state documents, even when they mention the CDC — they route through the state, not the Department of State.

Getting it done from Washington

Our Washington, D.C. (headquarters) office serves Washington directly, and most clients still send documents by mail.

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

CDC Documents in Washington — FAQ

Is there an apostille office in Washington for a CDC Documents?

State-issued versions go to the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

Do I need to visit an office in Washington?

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

How long does it take from Washington?

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 Washington?

Washington is in District of Columbia, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Related: All documents in Washington · CDC Documents in Washington, D.C. · CDC Documents — full guide

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