Federal Document Authentication Service
We identify whether your federal record needs an apostille or authentication certificate and coordinate the request through the U.S. Department of State.
Free initial review · Quote based on your document · Personal service
What to know before you begin
Documents signed by eligible federal officials do not go to a state Secretary of State. The U.S. Department of State's Office of Authentications issues apostilles for Hague Convention countries and authentication certificates for other destinations.
Not every paper mentioning a federal agency is ready. It must be an eligible original or certified copy, include an issue date and show the required signature, printed name, title and seal.
A clear photo or PDF lets us identify the authority, format and prior steps.
Required documents and information
- Eligible original federal document or certified copy
- Legible official name, title and signature
- Exact destination country
- Applicant and submission information
- Translation and return instructions
What determines the price
When applicable, the quote separates preparation, government fees, courier and translation.
Number of documents
The federal authority charges per document and does not refund its fee.
Prior preparation
Certified copies or replacement records create separate costs.
Certificate type
Apostille or authentication depends on the destination.
Courier and translation
Quoted by destination, page count and service level.
Expected process
Federal assessment
We confirm the agency, signature, country and certificate type.
File preparation
We organize the form, records, payment and return delivery.
Coordination and return
We coordinate submission and return the intact authenticated set.
The State Department updates its service options and processing times. It currently distinguishes mail, walk-in and tightly limited life-or-death emergency appointments. We explain the option actually available; we do not advertise same-day service for ordinary requests.
Frequently asked questions
Final requirements are always controlled by the receiving authority.
Are an apostille and authentication the same?+
Can the federal document be notarized?+
Can Florida apostille it?+
Which federal documents qualify?+
Can acceptance be guaranteed?+
Send a copy before mailing originals
Include the destination country, issuing authority and deadline. The initial review is free.
Send a readable copy, destination, intended use and deadline. Do not include Social Security numbers or sensitive financial data.