Pennsylvania
CDC Documents Apostille in Pennsylvania
How Pennsylvania residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Pennsylvania Department of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in Pennsylvania actually have a state-issued record, which goes to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- Authenticated by
- Depends on the issuer
- Pennsylvania apostille office
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Harrisburg
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Pennsylvania immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Pennsylvania’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Pennsylvania Department of State, 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 Pennsylvania Department of State can do
The Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg issues apostilles for documents signed by Pennsylvania officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Pennsylvania registrars, Pennsylvania state-court records, and documents notarized by Pennsylvania 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 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.
| 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 Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and everywhere else in Pennsylvania.
CDC Documents in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Can the Pennsylvania Department of State apostille my CDC Documents?
Only if it's a Pennsylvania-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the Pennsylvania Department of State; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Pennsylvania?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Pennsylvania clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania · Federal vs. state apostille
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