State guide

Federal Apostille Services in Delaware

How Delaware residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Delaware state documents handled by the Delaware Department of State.

Quick answer

There’s no federal apostille counter in Delaware — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Delaware residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Delaware state documents go to the Delaware Department of State in Dover.

State apostille office: Delaware Department of State
Located in: Dover
Federal court districts: 1
Our office: By mail via Washington, D.C.

Federal or Delaware document?

Document	Apostille from
FBI background check	U.S. Department of State
Delaware state police check	Delaware Department of State
Naturalization / citizenship certificate	U.S. Department of State
Delaware birth, death or marriage certificate	Delaware Department of State
Document notarized in Delaware	Delaware Department of State
Federal court record	U.S. Department of State
Delaware state court record	Delaware Department of State

Federal courts in Delaware

U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

How we serve Delaware

We serve Delaware by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Wilmington, Dover, Newark and every other part of Delaware.

Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.

Documents for Delaware residents

Pick your document for the exact route from Delaware:

ATF LicenseFederal route CDC DocumentsFederal route Certificate of CitizenshipFederal route Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)Federal routeDD-214 Military RecordsFederal route DEA RegistrationFederal route EPA CertificateFederal route FAA Aircraft RegistrationFederal route FAA Airman CertificateFederal route FBI Background CheckFederal route FCC LicenseFederal route FD-258 Fingerprint CardFederal route FDA Certificate of Free SaleFederal route FDA Certificate of Pharmaceutical ProductFederal route FDA Certificate to Foreign GovernmentFederal route Federal Corporate DocumentsFederal route Federal Court DocumentsFederal route Federal Employment RecordsFederal route Federal Marriage RecordFederal route Form I-94Federal route Green Card CopyState route IRS Form 6166Federal route IRS Tax TranscriptFederal route NARA RecordsFederal route Naturalization CertificateFederal route Non-Existence of RecordFederal route OPM Annuity & Pension LetterFederal route Power of AttorneyState route SEC DocumentsFederal route Social Security LetterFederal route U.S. Passport CopyState route USCIS RecordsFederal route USDA Animal Health Export CertificateFederal route USDA Export CertificateFederal route USDA PhytosanitaryFederal route USPTO PatentFederal route USPTO TrademarkFederal route VA Benefit LetterFederal route

Delaware — FAQ

Is there a federal apostille office in Delaware?

No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Delaware Department of State handles only Delaware state documents.

Who issues apostilles for Delaware state documents?

The Delaware Department of State in Dover.

Which federal courts are in Delaware?

U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Do I need to visit an office in Delaware?

No. We work with Delaware clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.

How much does a federal apostille cost?

$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.

Ready to start?

Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.

Start an Order Call (855) 505-5515