Washington, DC
Green Card Copy Apostille in Washington, DC
How Washington residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Washington, D.C., it’s apostilled by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington, not in Washington.
- 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)
Notarized in Washington, D.C.: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Washington, D.C., the apostille is issued by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington.
- Hague Convention destination: the Washington, D.C. apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Washington, D.C.-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia directly. Once your document has its Washington, D.C. 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.
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 Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Green Card Copy in Washington — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Washington for a Green Card Copy?
A document notarized in Washington, D.C. is apostilled by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington.
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?
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 Washington?
Washington is in District of Columbia, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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