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