United States Apostille
United States Apostille Services
At A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc, we specialize in United States Apostille and document authentication services for individuals, corporations, and organizations nationwide. Whether you need to authenticate a birth certificate, a degree, or a power of attorney, our team ensures your documents are recognized and accepted internationally—with speed, accuracy, and care.
What Is an Apostille?
An Apostille[/b] is a government-issued certificate that confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals, and stamps on a document, allowing it to be legally recognized in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention[/b].
Once issued, your document becomes valid for use in more than 120 Apostille-recognized countries—no embassy legalization required.
How the Apostille Process Works in the United States
1. Determine Document Origin: The state of issuance determines the issuing authority (e.g., Secretary of State or U.S. Department of State).
2. Notarization (if required):Some documents need notarization prior to Apostille.
3. State or Federal Authentication: The Apostille is attached to the original or certified copy.
4. Delivery: We handle secure, tracked delivery nationwide or overseas.
Documents That Commonly Require Apostille
Personal Documents:
Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Death Certificate, Single Status Affidavit, FBI Background Check, Passports, Driver’s Licenses, School Transcripts, Diplomas, Degrees.
Corporate Documents:
Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Good Standing, Power of Attorney, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Certification of Free Sale.
Federal Documents:
FDA, EPA, USPTO, or Homeland Security Certificates; U.S. Court Documents (authenticated through the Department of Justice and U.S. Department of State).
Apostille Fees and Processing Time
Personal & Corporate Documents
Apostille Fee: $15
Service Fee: $98
Each Additional Document: $$
DC Notary Fee: $5
Regular Processing: 3–5 Business Days
Rush Processing: 24 Hours (Next Business Day)
Federal Documents
U.S. Department of State Fee: $20
Service Fee: $98
Processing: 3–5 Business Days (Rush: 24 Hours)
Please note: Birth, Marriage, Death, and Divorce Certificates may require 1–2 weeks for completion.
[b]Toll-Free:1-877-721-7678
[b]Office: 1629 K St NW, Room 300, Washington, DC 20006
[b]Hours:Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST
Countries That Accept Apostilles
Our Apostilles are accepted in all Hague Apostille Convention countries, including:
United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Japan, India, South Africa, Australia, and 100+ others.
For non-member countries, visit our https://visadc.com/embassy-legalization/ Embassy Legalization Services page for additional authentication steps.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does an Apostille expire?
No. Once issued, it remains valid indefinitely unless the document itself expires.
Can you issue Apostilles for any U.S. state?
Yes. We handle documents from all 50 U.S. states and federal agencies.
Do you offer translation services?
Yes. Certified translation services are available upon request.
How do I get started?
Simply call 1-877-721-7678[/b] or complete our online [b]Authentication Request Form (PDF) Our experts will guide you step-by-step.
Why Choose A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services?
✅ Fast Turnaround (Rush 24-Hour Service Available)
✅ All 50 States + Federal Documents Covered
✅ Experienced Specialists in Apostilles & Legalization
✅ Secure, Trackable Document Handling
✅ Decades of Trusted Service Since 1993
We make document legalization simple, professional, and globally accepted.