Delaware
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Delaware
How Delaware residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Delaware Department of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Delaware, its apostille comes from the Delaware Department of State in Dover — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Delaware Department of State
- Delaware apostille office
- Delaware Department of State, Dover
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Delaware: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Delaware, the apostille is issued by the Delaware Department of State in Dover.
- Hague Convention destination: the Delaware apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Delaware-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Delaware Department of State directly. Once your document has its Delaware 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.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
What the Delaware Department of State can do
The Delaware Department of State in Dover issues apostilles for documents signed by Delaware officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Delaware registrars, Delaware state-court records, and documents notarized by Delaware notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from 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.
| 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 |
Serving Wilmington, Dover, Newark and everywhere else in Delaware.
U.S. Passport Copy in Delaware — FAQ
Can the Delaware Department of State apostille my U.S. Passport Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Delaware — a notarized U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Delaware?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Delaware clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Delaware?
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.
Related: U.S. Passport Copy — full guide · All documents in Delaware · Federal vs. state apostille
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