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We issue both apostilles and authentication certificates. The country in which you will use the document determines the type of certificate you need:
To request authentications service, follow these steps:
Processing Times: We will process your request in 4 weeks from the date we receive it. We are offering mail-in service only.
Fees: You must pay $20 for each document request to our office. Pay your fees to the U.S. Department of State, and by check or money order.
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Office of Authentications
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1206
Sterling, VA 20166-1206