WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, DC Apostille Service
Have a document issued or notarized in the District of Columbia? DC documents are apostilled by the DC Office of the Secretary, not by a state. With our DC Satellite Office, we handle DC apostilles, federal authentications and embassy legalization in person, all from one order.
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WASHINGTON, DC
Handled in person
Through our DC Satellite Office.
- DC apostilles and certificates
- Federal authentication
- Embassy legalization
- One order, one point of contact
How DC apostilles work
DC documents we apostille
- DC birth, marriage and death certificates
- DC divorce and court records
- Diplomas and transcripts from DC universities
- Documents notarized by DC notaries
- DC corporate and nonprofit documents
Federal documents from agencies in Washington follow a different route. See Federal Documents.
How it works
- 1
Send us a photo
We confirm the document is a DC document and in the right form.
- 2
DC authentication
Apostille or certificate from the DC Office of the Secretary.
- 3
Federal and embassy steps, if needed
Handled in person through our DC Satellite Office.
- 4
Translate and ship
Certified translation if needed, then tracked delivery.
Why our DC Satellite Office matters
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Sending a document notarized outside DC. The DC office only authenticates DC notaries and DC officials.
- Treating federal documents as DC documents. Federal agencies in Washington aren't authenticated by DC. They go to the U.S. Department of State. See Federal Documents.
- Uncertified copies. DC public records need certified copies from the issuing office.
- Skipping the embassy step. Non-Hague countries need legalization after DC authentication.
Who we help
People who lived or married in DC
Birth, marriage and divorce records from the District.
Graduates of DC universities
Diplomas and transcripts from Georgetown, George Washington, Howard, American and others.
Organizations based in DC
Corporate and nonprofit documents for use abroad.
Embassy legalization clients
Documents from anywhere that need DC embassy steps.
Official sources
- DC Office of the Secretary: authentications FAQ
- Hague Conference: list of Apostille Convention countries
Requirements change, and the receiving country has the final word.
What to send us
- A clear photo of the document
- The destination country and who will receive it
- Whether you have other documents from other states or federal agencies
- Your deadline
- Where the finished documents should be shipped
We'll map out the route for every document in your order.
How long it takes
Frequently asked questions
Can DC apostille a document notarized in Maryland or Virginia?
No. It must go to the state where the notary is commissioned.
Is a DC apostille the same as a federal apostille?
No. DC documents are authenticated by the DC Office of the Secretary. Federal documents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to be in DC?
No. You can mail us your documents from anywhere.
How long does it take?
It depends on the document and whether embassy steps are needed. We give you a realistic estimate up front.
Do you also handle embassy legalization in Washington?
Yes. Our DC Satellite Office handles federal and embassy steps for countries that require legalization.
Can you combine DC, Massachusetts and federal documents in one order?
Yes, and we return them together.
Do you handle documents for DC-based nonprofits and international organizations?
Yes. We authenticate corporate and nonprofit documents for use abroad.
Have a DC document going abroad?
Send us a photo and tell us the country.