# Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — Authentications

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — Authentications is an apostille authority in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia issues apostilles for Virginia public documents for use abroad. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Website: [www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/official-documents/authentications/](<https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/official-documents/authentications/>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for Virginia public documents
- Source note: Secretary of the Commonwealth authentications page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — Authentications?

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — Authentications is at Richmond, Virginia, United States.

### How do I contact Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — Authentications?

To contact Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — Authentications, visit https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/official-documents/authentications/.

### Should I post my original document to Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia — 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/virginia/richmond/secretary-of-the-commonwealth-of-virginia-authentications>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Richmond](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/virginia/richmond/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Richmond](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/virginia/richmond/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Richmond](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/virginia/richmond.md>)

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