State guide
Federal Apostille Services in West Virginia
How West Virginia residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from West Virginia state documents handled by the West Virginia Secretary of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in West Virginia — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from West Virginia residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. West Virginia state documents go to the West Virginia Secretary of State in Charleston.
- State apostille office
- West Virginia Secretary of State
- Located in
- Charleston
- Federal court districts
- 2
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or West Virginia document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| West Virginia state police check | West Virginia Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| West Virginia birth, death or marriage certificate | West Virginia Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in West Virginia | West Virginia Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| West Virginia state court record | West Virginia Secretary of State |
Federal courts in West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
How we serve West Virginia
We serve West Virginia 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 Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and every other part of West Virginia.
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 West Virginia residents
Pick your document for the exact route from West Virginia:
West Virginia — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in West Virginia?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The West Virginia Secretary of State handles only West Virginia state documents.
Who issues apostilles for West Virginia state documents?
The West Virginia Secretary of State in Charleston.
Which federal courts are in West Virginia?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Do I need to visit an office in West Virginia?
No. We work with West Virginia 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.