Washington, DC
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.
Getting it done from Washington
Our Washington, D.C. (headquarters) office serves Washington 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 |
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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