Vermont
Federal Employment Records Apostille in Vermont
How Vermont residents get their Federal Employment Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Vermont Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Vermont. Federal documents like your Federal Employment Records are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Vermont 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
- Vermont apostille office
- Vermont Secretary of State, Montpelier
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Vermont doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Office of Personnel Management, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Vermont Secretary of State in Montpelier has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Vermont 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 Federal Employment Records
How to apostille federal employment records (OPM, SF-50) for foreign employment and pension verification.
What the Vermont Secretary of State can do
The Vermont Secretary of State in Montpelier issues apostilles for documents signed by Vermont officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Vermont registrars, Vermont state-court records, and documents notarized by Vermont 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 Vermont
We serve Vermont 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 Burlington, South Burlington, Montpelier and everywhere else in Vermont.
Federal Employment Records in Vermont — FAQ
Can the Vermont Secretary of State apostille my Federal Employment Records?
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 Vermont?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Vermont clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Vermont?
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: Federal Employment Records — full guide · All documents in Vermont · Federal vs. state apostille
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