# 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.

## Details

- Address: 600 19th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States
- Phone: [+1 202 485 8000](<tel:+12024858000>)
- Website: [travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/replace-certify-docs/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html](<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/replace-certify-docs/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html>)
- 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.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/district-of-columbia/washington/u-s-department-of-state-office-of-authentications>)
- [National apostille offices in Washington](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/district-of-columbia/washington/category/national-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Washington](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/district-of-columbia/washington/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Washington](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/district-of-columbia/washington.md>)

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