US federal apostille (US Department of State)
United States · Authentication / Apostille of Federal Documents — US Department of State, Office of Authentications
$27.00 · about 4 weeks from receipt (mail-in only) · Document — original by courier
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What the report shows
Apostille or authentication certificate for documents signed by federal officials (e.g., FBI background check, IRS Form 6166, federal court documents) for use abroad.
Who needs it
individuals and companies using federal documents abroad, immigration lawyers
Why people order it
apostilled FBI background check for visas, Form 6166 for treaty claims, FDA/USDA export certificates
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: Type of federal document and destination country
- 📮The paper original must reach us by courier — we e-mail the address after payment. You can upload a scan now so we check it first.
Legal limits
Only federal documents; state documents must go to the issuing state's Secretary of State.
Issued by
US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs — Office of Authentications
Questions and answers
How do I order US federal apostille (US Department of State) online?
Fill in Type of federal document and destination country in the form on this page, pay $27.00 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within about 4 weeks from receipt (mail-in only).
How much does US federal apostille (US Department of State) cost?
$27.00, including the official fee of $20.00.
How long does US federal apostille (US Department of State) take?
about 4 weeks from receipt (mail-in only).
Who can order US federal apostille (US Department of State)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
Yes. The paper original goes to us by courier; we send the address after payment.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.