Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services?
At National Apostille, Inc. we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C.
Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State Apostille – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Processing time: 1-2 business days through the Secretary of D.C. or
4 business days through the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Free Return Shipping: FedEx priority overnight by 10:30 AM (Estimated)
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-800-903-2470
Email: WashingtonDC@nationalapostille.com
Download our order forms:
Washington DC Apostille Order Form (PDF Format)
Washington DC Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF Format)
We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and U.S. Federal Fees (PDF Format)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees (PDF Format)
State Jurisdiction Forms (PDF Format)
Translation Request Form (PDF Format)
We provide FAST document authentication services from the Washington DC Secretary of State’s office to be used in another country who is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Common documents we can apostille are:
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Decree
- Single Status Affidavit
- Background Checks (Local, State, FBI)
- Power of Attorney
- Copy of U.S. Passport
- Copy of Driver License
- Transcripts
- Diplomas
- Authorization Letter
- Travel Consent Letter
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Certification of Free Sale
- Certification of Origin
- Corporate Power of Attorney
- Commercial Invoice
In addition to our Washington DC Apostille Services, we can also apostille documents issued from any US State including documents issued by the US Federal Government (U.S. Federal Apostille). Our eight offices are strategically located in California (Los Angeles & San Francisco), Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Washington, D.C. to help expedite the processing of your documents.
We can process documents issued from all 50 U.S. States and the U.S. Federal Government. Do you have additional documents from another State?
Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-800-903-2470.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I apostille my Washington DC documents?
An apostille from the state of Washington DC is issued by the Washington DC Secretary of State’s office. We are a registered service provider of the State of Washington DC and we specialize in obtaining an apostille from the Washington DC Secretary of State’s office.
What is a Washington DC apostille?
A Washington DC apostille is a letter size certificate which authenticates the public official who has signed your documents. An example of a public official is a Washington DC notary public. Washington DC County, Court, and State documents are also signed by public officials whose signature can be authenticated through the state.
What type of documents can I apostille from the state of Washington DC?
We can apostille the following Washington DC documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificate, death certificate, divorce decree, single status, background checks (Police, Sheriff, State), power of attorney, passport, driver’s license, transcripts, diplomas, notarized documents, and more!
Does a Washington DC apostille expire?
No, an apostille from the state of Washington DC does not expire. Please check with the country requesting your documents if they have any reservations.
Can I walk in for the apostille in Washington DC?
Our offices are currently mail-in only. There is no walk-in service available. Please contact our office for immediate assistance. Our knowledgeable staff will review your documents and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Can I see an example of a Washington DC apostille?
Yes, we have provided an example of an Washington DC apostille here: Washington DC apostille example
How to apostille a document in Washington DC?
The first step is to contact our office. Our knowledgeable staff will review your Washington DC documents and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Who issues the apostille in Washington DC?
The apostille in Washington DC is issued by the Washington DC Secretary of State’s office. We will process your documents directly through the Washington DC Secretary of State’s office.
How long does it take to get an apostille in Washington DC?
Please contact our office for the most up-to-date estimated processing time and availability.
What is the cost for a Washington DC apostille?
The cost for the Washington DC apostille depends on the service level you choose. Please contact our office for the most up-to-date estimated processing time and availability.
If your questions are not answered above, please contact us.
