Hawaii
Power of Attorney Apostille in Hawaii
How Hawaii residents get their Power of Attorney authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Office of the Lieutenant Governor can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in Hawaii, its apostille comes from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor
- Hawaii apostille office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Honolulu
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Hawaii: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Hawaii, the apostille is issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
- Hague Convention destination: the Hawaii apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Hawaii-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor directly. Once your document has its Hawaii 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 Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
What the Office of the Lieutenant Governor can do
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu issues apostilles for documents signed by Hawaii officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Hawaii registrars, Hawaii state-court records, and documents notarized by Hawaii 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 Hawaii
We serve Hawaii 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 Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua and everywhere else in Hawaii.
Power of Attorney in Hawaii — FAQ
Can the Office of the Lieutenant Governor apostille my Power of Attorney?
Yes, if it was notarized in Hawaii — a notarized Power of Attorney is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Hawaii?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Hawaii clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Hawaii?
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: Power of Attorney — full guide · All documents in Hawaii · Federal vs. state apostille
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