Qatar is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
This means that any U.S. document that will be used in Qatar cannot receive an apostille. Instead, it must go through the full authentication + embassy legalization process.
At Fingerprints & Apostilles LLC, we specialize in delivering documents in person to the Embassy of Qatar in Washington, DC.
Because of our location, our experience, and our ongoing relationship with the embassy staff, we are able to offer you the fastest turnaround time possible
Whether you are an individual handling personal paperwork or a business managing corporate documentation for operations in Qatar, we take care of the most complicated steps for you quickly and correctly..
Since Qatar is not part of the Hague Convention, documents must undergo two federal-level steps:
Properly prepared (notarized, translated, and/or certified as required)
Certified by the Secretary of State (if applicable)
Authenticated by the U.S. Department of State
Legalized at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC
We handle steps 3 and 4 for you.
Both the federal authentication and the embassy legalization are done for you in person.

We handle the federal steps, but some steps must be completed by you before the document comes to us. These requirements vary depending on the type of document.
Below is a simple breakdown:
1. Academic, Business & Notarized Documents
These include:
Diplomas
Transcripts
Powers of attorney
Business agreements
Corporate records
Affidavits
Letters, statements, declarations
These documents must be:
Translated into Spanish
Notarized by a commissioned notary public
Certified by the Secretary of State (SOS) in the state where the notary is commissioned
After those steps, we handle:
U.S. Department of State authentication
Cuban Embassy legalization
2. Personal Documents / Vital Records
These include:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
State-issued vital records
These documents must be:
Official certified copies
Certified by the Secretary of State for the state where they were issued
After those steps, we handle:
U.S. Department of State authentication
Cuban Embassy legalization
3. Federally Issued Documents
These include:
FBI Background Checks
Federal court documents
Immigration documents
Any document issued by a federal agency
These do NOT require:
State notarization
State certification
Secretary of State stamps
They can go:
Directly to the U.S. Department of State →
Then to Cuban Embassy Legalization
We handle the entire federal & embassy process for you.
Fastest Legalization in the Region
We physically visit the Qatar Embassy and the Department of State eliminating weeks of delays caused by mail-in services.
The U.S. Department of State, AND
The Embassy of Qatar in Washington, DC
This eliminates mailing delays and significantly speeds up processing time.
Strong Relationship With Embassy Staff
Because we work with the Qatar Embassy frequently, their staff knows us and processes our submissions efficiently.
This allows us to provide a smoother and faster experience than companies that mail documents or rely on couriers.
No Translations Required
Unlike countries such as Cuba, Qatar does not require documents to be translated.
This makes the process faster and easier.
Perfect for Individuals & Businesses
We regularly assist with documents for:
Employment in Qatar
Work visas
Business expansion
Corporate agreements
Medical licensing
University documentation
Real estate matters
Power of attorney
Immigration paperwork
Certifications and affidavits
Whatever your use case, we ensure your documents are legalized correctly the first time.
We handle:
U.S. Department of State authentication
In-person legalization at the Qatar Embassy
In-person pickup
Domestic or international return shipping
Real-time communication for every step
You handle:
Notarization
State certification (if required
If you're not sure how to complete your part, call us anytime, we’ll walk you through what you need!
Processing Times
Processing times can vary depending on the embassy’s workload, but typical timelines are:
U.S. Department of State Authentication: ~10 business days
Qatar Embassy Legalization: Similar timeline (varies by season and volume)
Because we deliver documents in person, our processing times are significantly faster than mailing or third-party services.
No. Qatar does not require translations for legalization.
No. We serve clients nationwide just mail us your documents.
With in-person handling, typically 10–20 business days total depending on processing volume.
Yes federal documents go straight to DOS and then the Qatar Embassy.
Absolutely. Send us a PDF or photo and we will outline the exact steps.
Company
(240) 384-5512
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm | Weekends: Closed
950 N Washington St Suite 345 Alexandria VA 22314
Apostilles & Embassy Legalizations
Fastest Background Check & Apostille Service
Copyright 2025. Fingerprints & Apostilles LLC . All Rights Reserved.