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We issue both apostilles and authentication certificates. The country in which you will use the document determines the type of certificate you need:
Services We Offer: Consider your travel date and our processing times when requesting services.
Fees: You must pay $20 for each document request to our office. Pay your fees to the U.S. Department of State. If you are mailing your request, include a check or money order. If you are requesting services in person, pay with a credit or debit card when you submit your request.
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Office of Authentications
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1206
Sterling, VA 20166-1206
Physical Address:
Office of Authentications
600 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays (closed federal holidays)
Walk-ins: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Mondays to Thursdays
Appointments: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays
We process mail-in requests on Fridays but do not take walk-ins or appointments on this day.
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