State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Pennsylvania
How Pennsylvania residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Pennsylvania state documents handled by the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Pennsylvania — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Pennsylvania residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Pennsylvania state documents go to the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
- State apostille office
- Pennsylvania Department of State
- Located in
- Harrisburg
- Federal court districts
- 3
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Pennsylvania document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Pennsylvania State Police check | Pennsylvania Department of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Pennsylvania birth, death or marriage certificate | Pennsylvania Department of State |
| Document notarized in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Pennsylvania state court record | Pennsylvania Department of State |
Federal courts in Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
City guides: Philadelphia · Pittsburgh
How we serve Pennsylvania
We serve Pennsylvania by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and every other part of Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania residents
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Pennsylvania — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Pennsylvania?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Pennsylvania Department of State handles only Pennsylvania state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Pennsylvania state documents?
The Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
Which federal courts are in Pennsylvania?
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Do I need to visit an office in Pennsylvania?
No. We work with Pennsylvania 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.