Oregon
FDA Certificate of Free Sale Apostille in Oregon
How Oregon residents get their FDA Certificate of Free Sale authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Oregon Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Oregon. Federal documents like your FDA Certificate of Free Sale are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Oregon Secretary of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Oregon apostille office
- Oregon Secretary of State, Salem
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Oregon doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Food and Drug Administration, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Oregon Secretary of State in Salem has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Oregon 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 FDA Certificate of Free Sale
How to apostille an FDA Certificate of Free Sale for exporting food, cosmetics, supplements and devices.
What the Oregon Secretary of State can do
The Oregon Secretary of State in Salem issues apostilles for documents signed by Oregon officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Oregon registrars, Oregon state-court records, and documents notarized by Oregon 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 Oregon
We serve Oregon 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 | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Serving Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend and everywhere else in Oregon.
FDA Certificate of Free Sale in Oregon — FAQ
Can the Oregon Secretary of State apostille my FDA Certificate of Free Sale?
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 Oregon?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Oregon clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Oregon?
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: FDA Certificate of Free Sale — full guide · All documents in Oregon · Federal vs. state apostille
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