Washington, D.C.
SEC Documents Apostille in Washington, D.C.
How Washington, D.C. residents get their SEC 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
There is no federal apostille office in Washington, D.C.. Federal documents like your SEC Documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- 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
Why living in Washington, D.C. doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia in Washington has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Washington, D.C. residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
About the SEC Documents
How to apostille SEC filings and certifications for foreign securities registration and corporate transactions.
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..
SEC Documents in Washington, D.C. — FAQ
Can the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia apostille my SEC Documents?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
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.
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