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All federal documents are processed through the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications. Select your document type and order date to see your estimated timeline.
Processing through the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications. Does not include FBI channeler processing time (3-5 business days).
USCIS document processed through the U.S. Department of State. A Certified True Copy from USCIS is required — do not send the original.
USCIS document processed through the U.S. Department of State. A Certified True Copy from USCIS is required — do not send the original.
Includes federal district court, bankruptcy court, and immigration court documents. Requires DOJ preliminary authentication before Department of State apostille.
Documents bearing the seal of a federal agency (USDA, USPTO, IRS, etc.) processed through the U.S. Department of State.
Some documents require state-level apostille before or alongside federal authentication. Includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and other state-issued documents that also need federal-level processing.
Federal Apostille and Notary Processing
400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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