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Virginia Apostille Service
Get Your Virginia Document Accepted Abroad
PDX Fingerprinting prepares your Virginia document, submits it to the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth, and returns it with the apostille attached, ready for use in Hague Convention countries. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide.
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What Is a Virginia Apostille?
A Virginia apostille is a certificate issued by the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth that confirms the signature, official capacity, and seal on a Virginia public document. Countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention accept the document without further embassy legalization. An apostille is valid only for use outside the United States.
What a Virginia Apostille Looks Like
This sample is a Virginia apostille on a vital record. The record was signed by a Deputy State Registrar, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth issued the apostille in Richmond. Virginia can issue an apostille for a specific destination country: this one reads “Ecuador ONLY”, so tell us where your document is going before we submit it. Click the sample to enlarge.
Documents We Apostille for Virginia
- Birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates
- Notarized documents such as powers of attorney, affidavits, and consent letters
- Business and corporate documents
- Court-certified documents
Requirements differ by document type. Call (503) 212-0678 and we will confirm what your document needs.
What to Know About Virginia Apostilles
- Virginia vital records need the signature of the State Registrar or a Deputy State Registrar before they can be apostilled.
- Virginia may issue the apostille for one named country, so your destination must be settled before submission.
- Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in Richmond.
How Our Virginia Apostille Service Works
- Contact us with your document and the country where it will be used.
- Send us the original by mail or bring it to our Portland office.
- We check it against Virginia requirements before anything is submitted.
- We submit it to the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth.
- We return your apostilled document to you.
Before You Send Your Document
- Send the original certified document. Photocopies generally cannot be apostilled.
- The document must carry the signature of an official the state recognizes, such as a registrar, clerk, or notary.
- An apostille certifies the signature and seal only, not the content of the document.
- Some countries also require a certified translation. Check the destination country’s rules first.
Which Countries Accept an Apostille?
An apostille is accepted by member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. If your destination is not a member, the document may need embassy or consular legalization instead. You can check the current member list in the Hague Conference status table, or tell us the country and we will confirm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virginia apostille?
It is a certificate from the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth that confirms the signature and seal on a Virginia public document so Hague Convention countries will accept it.
How long does it take?
Some apostilles finish in about 5 business days. Others take longer depending on the processing time at the Virginia office. Call (503) 212-0678 for the current estimate.
How much does it cost?
Our fee is (503) 212-067895 per document. Call (503) 212-0678 to confirm your total.
Do I need to be in Oregon to use your service?
No. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide. You can mail us your original document.
Can I use a Virginia apostille in the United States?
No. An apostille is valid only for use outside the United States and its territories.
Which countries accept it?
Member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. If your country is not a member, the document may need embassy legalization.
Start Your Virginia Apostille
Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed.
