Apostille
District of Columbia apostille cost
The District of Columbia apostille fee is $15.00 per document authenticated.
- Fee
- $15.00 per document authenticated. Source: DC Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications, Authentications
- Turnaround
- Mail in: returned to mail in five business days from receipt of a completed request; walk in: same day. Source: DC Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications, Authentications
How to get an apostille in District of Columbia
- Check the destination. An apostille works only for countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Other countries need authentication and embassy legalization instead.
- Get the document ready. Check what the office accepts before you send anything, including any certification it needs first.
- Submit it. Send the document to the office with the $15.00 fee and any request form it asks for.
What the office says
- Walk-in service needs no appointment (weekdays 9 am to 1 pm, except holidays).
Need it notarized first? See District of Columbia notary fees.
Figures checked against the official sources linked here on November 7, 2026. These are government fees only: a private service, shipping and any embassy charge are extra. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so confirm with the official source before relying on a figure.
District of Columbia apostille questions
How much does an apostille cost in District of Columbia?
The District of Columbia apostille fee is $15.00 per document authenticated.
Who issues apostilles in District of Columbia?
Issuing office: DC Office of the Secretary, Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA).
How long does an apostille take in District of Columbia?
The office states: Mail in: returned to mail in five business days from receipt of a completed request; walk in: same day.