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Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications

Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications is an apostille authority in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

The Office of the Secretary issues apostilles for District of Columbia documents for use abroad. Counter service runs weekday mornings. See the official page before you visit.

Address
899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 8100, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States
What this office covers
Apostilles for District of Columbia public documents
Walk-in counter
Yes
Source note
DC Office of the Secretary authentications page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

Questions

Where is Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications?

Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications is at 899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 8100, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States.

When is Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications open?

Monday: 09:00–13:00; Tuesday: 09:00–13:00; Wednesday: 09:00–13:00; Thursday: 09:00–13:00; Friday: 09:00–13:00.

How do I contact Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications?

To contact Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications, call +1 202 727 3117 or visit https://os.dc.gov/service/authentications.

Should I post my original document to Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — Authentications?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

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