The DC Secretary of State office has resumed the in-person authentication services effective August 9th, 2021. However, delays are still possible. 24-hour apostilles will be processed within three business days. We are sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to resume our 24-hour apostille service soon.
Use our expedited 24-hour Apostille Service if you need a copy of your document apostilled. Apostilles can be placed on photocopies regardless of the state and country where the documents originated.
- Your documents will be apostilled in Washington, DC.24-hour apostille guidelines:
The following documents are eligible for 24-hour apostilles: diplomas and transcripts - verification letters - copies of passports and IDs - SSA letters - corporate resolutions - corporate documents - documents in foreign languages - other (please email a copy for a free evaluation)
The following documents are not eligible for 24-hour apostilles: birth certificates - death certificates - marriage certificates - powers of attorney - FBI cirminal history checks (require federal apostilles) - U.S. residency certifications (Forms 6166) (require federal apostilles) - U.S. Naturalization certificates
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