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U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications

U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications is an apostille authority in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

The Office of Authentications issues apostilles for documents from US federal agencies. State-issued documents go to the state office instead. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

Address
600 19th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States
What this office covers
Apostilles for US federal-agency documents
Source note
State Department Office of Authentications page. HCCH authority record and official page, checked 2026-10-07.

Questions

Where is U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications?

U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications is at 600 19th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States.

How do I contact U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications?

To contact U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications, call +1 202 485 8000 or visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/replace-certify-docs/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html.

Should I post my original document to U.S. Department of State — Office of 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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