Pennsylvania
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Pennsylvania
How Pennsylvania residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Pennsylvania Department of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Pennsylvania, its apostille comes from the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Pennsylvania Department of State
- Pennsylvania apostille office
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Harrisburg
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- Quoted
Notarized in Pennsylvania: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Pennsylvania, the apostille is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
- Hague Convention destination: the Pennsylvania apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Pennsylvania-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Pennsylvania Department of State directly. Once your document has its Pennsylvania 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 U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and everywhere else in Pennsylvania.
U.S. Passport Copy in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Can the Pennsylvania Department of State apostille my U.S. Passport Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Pennsylvania — a notarized U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
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?
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: U.S. Passport Copy — full guide · All documents in Pennsylvania · Federal vs. state apostille
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