Washington, D.C.
CDC Documents Apostille in Washington, D.C.
How Washington, D.C. residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in Washington, D.C. actually have a state-issued 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.
- Authenticated by
- Depends on the issuer
- Washington, D.C. apostille office
- Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia, Washington
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
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.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
What the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia can do
The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington issues apostilles for documents signed by Washington, D.C. officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Washington, D.C. registrars, Washington, D.C. state-court records, and documents notarized by Washington, D.C. 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 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.
| 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 |
Serving Washington and everywhere else in Washington, D.C..
CDC Documents in Washington, D.C. — FAQ
Can the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia apostille my CDC Documents?
Only if it's a Washington, D.C.-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Washington, D.C.?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Washington, D.C. clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Washington, D.C.?
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.
Related: CDC Documents — full guide · All documents in Washington, D.C. · Federal vs. state apostille
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