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CDC Documents Apostille in Wisconsin

How Wisconsin residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Wisconsin Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.

Quick answer

Most cdc documents holders in Wisconsin actually have a state-issued record, which goes to the Wisconsin Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

Authenticated by
Depends on the issuer
Wisconsin apostille office
Wisconsin Secretary of State, Madison
Our nearest office
Washington, D.C. (by mail)
Price
$299 per document, government fees included

Wisconsin immunization records are state documents

Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Wisconsin’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Wisconsin 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.

Most vaccination records aren't federal. Cards from a clinic, pharmacy or state immunization registry are state documents, even when they mention the CDC — they route through the state, not the Department of State.

What the Wisconsin Secretary of State can do

The Wisconsin Secretary of State in Madison issues apostilles for documents signed by Wisconsin officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Wisconsin registrars, Wisconsin state-court records, and documents notarized by Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

We serve Wisconsin by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person.

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Serving Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and everywhere else in Wisconsin.

CDC Documents in Wisconsin — FAQ

Can the Wisconsin Secretary of State apostille my CDC Documents?

Only if it's a Wisconsin-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the Wisconsin Secretary of State; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.

Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Wisconsin?

No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Wisconsin clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin · Federal vs. state apostille

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