Federal Apostille Services – U.S. Department of State (Washington, DC)
Federal apostille and authentication services for U.S. federal documents processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
If your document was issued by a U.S. federal agency, it must be processed at the federal level — not at the Maryland Secretary of State.
We review your document first to confirm the correct process and destination country, so nothing is delayed or rejected.
✔️ Rush services available
✔️ Nationwide Coverage
Outside the U.S.? Living abroad?
No problem! Save time, avoid travel cost, and let us handle the process.
Please note, Apostille can take up to 5 business days. Federal apostille can take up to 15 days.
What Is a Federal Apostille?
A Federal Apostille is required when a document was issued by a U.S. federal agency and will be used in another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Federal apostilles are issued only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
If the destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, the document will require authentication and embassy legalization instead.
We handle both processes.
Federal vs State Apostille
The type of apostille needed depends on document and destination country.
State Apostille
Issued by the Secretary of State of the document’s origin.
✔️ Birth Certificates
✔️ Death Certificates
✔️ Marriage Certificates
✔️ Notarized Documents
✔️ Court Documents
✔️ Divorce Documents
✔️ Change of Name or Sex
✔️ Single Status
✔️ Burial documents
✔️ Driver's License & Driving Record
Federal Apostille
Federal Apostille (Washington, DC)
Issued by the U.S. Department of State for federal documents
✔️ FBI Background Checks
✔️ Social Security Benefit Letters
✔️ Federal Court documents
✔️ U.S. Patent documents
✔️ Military Records (DD-214)
✔️ Documents issued by U.S. federal agencies
The issuing authority — not the type of document — determines whether a state or federal apostille is required.
If you’re unsure which applies, we’ll confirm it before you pay.
Apostille vs Authentication
- Hague Convention country → Apostille
- Non-Hague country → Authentication + Embassy Legalization
We handle both processes, including coordination with embassies in Washington, DC when required.
Processing requirements vary by document and destination country. We confirm the correct process before submission.
Our Federal Apostille Process (Washington, DC)
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Review your document to confirm federal eligibility
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Guide you on FBI background check or federal agency requirements (if applicable)
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Prepare documents for U.S. Department of State submission
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Hand-deliver or courier to Washington, DC
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Track processing and return completed documents securely
This service is commonly used for:
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Immigration and visa applications
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Dual citizenship
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Teaching or studying abroad
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Retirement overseas
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International employment
Document review included before processing
FBI Background Checks (Federal Apostille Requirement)
We assist with:
- FBI background check guidance
- Apostille or authentication of FBI results
- Timeline coordination for travel, visa, and residency deadlines
Federal Apostille – Start Here
This service is commonly required for Italy, Spain, Colombia, Panama, and other countries.
We confirm country requirements before processing to avoid delays or rejections.
Processing Time & Fees
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Processing times vary based on destination country and document type
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Rush options may be available
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Federal services involve Washington, DC handling and courier logistics
💳 Secure payment links available to reserve processing and deposits.
Fees are quoted after document review. No guesswork.
Why Choose Maryland Mobile Notary Express?
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Former Maryland Secretary of State experience
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Federal & state apostille expertise
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Bilingual support (English & Spanish)
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Trusted by clients nationwide
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Personalized document review before submission
We don’t just process documents — we make sure they’re done right the first time.
Ready to Get Started?
- Start with a Federal Apostille document review
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Federal Apostille Services Nationwide
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Washington, DC courier handling
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Document review before payment
📞 Call or text for guidance
🌐 Secure online payments available
Document Use
Apostille is used for international documents
- International Visa
- Work Visa
- Expat/Residency Visa
- Dual Citizenship
- Marriage Visa
- Retirement Visa
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Child Citizenship
- Travel Abroad
- Travel Authorization for Minors
Frequently Asked Questions
Unsure? Contact us via telephone
410-210-9773
Apostille - Legalization pricing Estimate
| Hauge Countries | Price |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State (if needed) | 125 |
| Certified Translation | 85 |
| Notarization (if Needed) | 50 |
| Ship to Client - (US Address only) | 50 |
| Ship Internationally | call for quote |
| USPS | 20 |
| Local delivery | 50 |
| Non-Hague Countries | Price |
|---|---|
| Dept of State DC | 125 |
| Secretary of State (if needed) | 125 |
| Certified Translation | 85 |
| Notarization (if Needed) | 50 |
| Ship to Client - (US Address only) | 50 |
| Ship Internationally | Call for Quote |
| USPS | 20 |
| Deliver to Embassy (DC) | 50 |
| Local Delivery | 50 |