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Washington Apostille Service
Get Your Washington Document Accepted Abroad
PDX Fingerprinting prepares your Washington document, submits it to the Washington Secretary of State, 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 Washington Apostille?
A Washington apostille is a certificate issued by the Washington Secretary of State that confirms the signature, official capacity, and seal on a Washington 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 Washington Apostille Looks Like
This sample is a Washington apostille on a notarized document signed by a Washington Notary Public. It is issued by the Washington Secretary of State in Tumwater, and the apostille lists a web address where a foreign office can verify it. Click the sample to enlarge.
Documents We Apostille for Washington
- 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 Washington Apostilles
- Notarized documents need a Washington notary whose signature is on file with the state.
- Washington apostilles can be verified online through the Secretary of State’s corporations and apostille pages.
- Apostilles are issued by the Washington Secretary of State in Tumwater.
How Our Washington 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 Washington requirements before anything is submitted.
- We submit it to the Washington Secretary of State.
- 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 Washington apostille?
It is a certificate from the Washington Secretary of State that confirms the signature and seal on a Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Apostille
Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed.
