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Federal Apostille Services in Washington, D.C.
How Washington, D.C. residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Washington, D.C. state documents handled by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Washington, D.C. — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Washington, D.C. residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Washington, D.C. state documents go to the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington.
- State apostille office
- Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia
- Located in
- Washington
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Federal or Washington, D.C. document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Washington, D.C. state police check | Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Washington, D.C. birth, death or marriage certificate | Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia |
| Document notarized in Washington, D.C. | Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Washington, D.C. state court record | Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia |
Federal courts in Washington, D.C.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
City guides: Washington
How we serve Washington, D.C.
We have an office in Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. (headquarters). Most clients still send documents by mail — it’s the fastest route to Washington. We cover Washington and every other part of Washington, D.C..
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 Washington, D.C. residents
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Washington, D.C. — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Washington, D.C.?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia handles only Washington, D.C. state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Washington, D.C. state documents?
The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington.
Which federal courts are in Washington, D.C.?
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Do I need to visit an office in Washington, D.C.?
No. We work with Washington, D.C. 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.