We issue both apostilles and authentication certificates. The country in which you will use the document determines the type of certificate you need:

• An apostille is for documents you use in countries in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.
• Authentication certificates are for documents you use in countries not in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.

Prepare your document and mail your form

To request authentications service, follow these steps:

• Prepare your document and get it notarized
  • Authentications Certificate Requirements: How to prepare your document for an authentication certificate
  • Apostille Requirements: How to prepare your document for an apostille
• Complete Form DS-4194 
• Mail your form and documents to us

Processing Times: We will process your request in 4 weeks from the date we receive it. We are offering mail-in service only. 

Fees: You must pay $20 for each document request to our office. Pay your fees to the U.S. Department of State, and by check or money order. 

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