Department of State Apostille & Authentication Services: For Documents Beyond FBI Checks

Certified Apostilles and Legalizations Through the U.S. Department of State for Documents Used Abroad

If you have a U.S. federal document (or a state-issued document needing federal-level certification) that will be used in another country, you may need an apostille or authentication from the U.S. Department of State.

Whether it’s for work abroad, immigration, study overseas, business expansion, or legal uses, we can handle it from start to finish. Fast, reliable, and nationwide.

(If you instead need an apostille for an Federal Bureau of Investigation background check, please see our dedicated service page FBI Background Check Apostille for that).

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What Is a Federally Issued Document?

A Department of State apostille is a certification issued in Washington, DC for U.S. federal documents that will be used overseas. These include documents such as:

  • Identity History Summary (FBI Criminal History Report)

  • U.S. District Court records

  • Bankruptcy documents

  • Federal judgments

  • USCIS-issued documents

  • Naturalization records

  • Citizenship documents

  • Certain immigration approvals or certifications

Any document signed by an official from:

  • U.S. Department of State

  • U.S. Department of Justice

  • Social Security Administration

  • Department of Homeland Security

  • Veterans Affairs

  • Department of Education (for certain forms)

  • Department of Health and Human Services

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Who Needs This Service?

You may need a Department of State apostille or authentication if you are:

  • Moving abroad for work or long-term residence

  • Studying overseas and your institution requires foreign-verified documents

  • Setting up or expanding a business internationally

  • Completing international adoption or custody paperwork

  • Filing immigration petitions with U.S. agencies and foreign governments

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Fingerprints & Apostilles LLC For DOS Apostilles?

Fast, Priority Processing

We handle your documents personally, hand-deliver to the Department of State, monitor every step, and provide you with the fastest turnaround available, including:

  • Real-time updates by email

  • Full shipping tracking

  • Transparent pricing (no hidden fees)

Nationwide & International Coverage

Whether your document originates in our region or across the U.S., we handle submission and return shipping.
International shipping available for final delivery abroad.

End-to-End Support

From document preparation, verifying correct seals and signatures, to final delivery, we handle the full process.

We also link seamlessly with other services such as translations, embassy legalizations, FBI apostilles, and more.

Work With Us

Upload or Send Your Documents

Upload your document if printed copies are allowed. If not then mail us the original documet so that we can start the process for you

Processing by the Department of State

We monitor the process at the federal level and ensure priority handling.

Destination Ready

Your document arrives with the correct certificate for use abroad — you receive full tracking and email updates until delivery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between an apostille and an authentication?

An apostille is used when the destination country is part of the Hague Convention. Full legalization is required when the destination country is not part of the treaty.

Q: Are translations required?

Sometimes yes. If your destination country requires your document translated before or after apostille/authentication, we can coordinate certified translations.

Q: How long does this process take?

Dependent on volume, document type, and destination. With our expedited service you’ll get the fastest processing available.

Q: What types of documents can be processed?

Virtually any U.S. issued document with the correct signature and seal: vital records, court/documents, licenses, diplomas, power of attorney, and more.

Q: Do you handle embassy legalizations?

Yes if your destination country requires further legalization beyond the apostille, we handle embassy submission and final legalization.

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