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Learn what we do and how you can request our services on the About the Office of Authentications page.
Learn how to prepare your document to be authenticated on our Requirements page. Authentication certificates are for documents you use in countries that do not participate in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.
Learn how to prepare your document for an apostille on our Requirements page. An apostille is for documents you use in countries that participate in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.
Learn how to fill out Form DS-4194 and mail your request to the Office of Authentications.
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Office of Authentications
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1206
Sterling, VA 20166-1206
