US Department of State Apostille

DS-4194 Office of Authentications

June 27, 2019 by admin

Do you need to apostille your documents through the US Department of State – Office of Authentications and need to complete form DS-4194?

DS-4194 is used by the U. S. Department of State for documents submitted by U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. The Authentications Office is responsible for signing and issuing certificates under the Seal of the U. S. Department of State for documents being submitted to foreign countries.

The US Department of State – Office of Authentications is responsible for signing and issuing certificates under the Seal of the U.S. Department of State (22 CFR, Part 131) providing authentication services to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals on documents that will be used overseas (Hague Apostille Member Countries).

This office receives a variety of documents from commercial organizations, private citizens, and officials of the Federal and State governments. Documents include but not limited to: FBI background checks, FDA documents, USDA documents, Social Security Income and Benefits Statement, IRS Form 6166, US Patent and Trademark (USPTO) documents, Certificate of Free Sale, State certified documents for non-Hague countries, and more!

If you are in a rush and would like to have your documents completed in four business days plus FedEx overnight return shipping, we recommend that you mail in your documents to our Washington, D.C. apostille office for processing. We will complete form DS-4194 and submit your documents on your behalf.

Documents received at our office by 2pm can be submitted the following business morning to the U.S. Department of State for processing. Once complete, your documents will be dropped off at the FedEx shipping center for overnight return shipping at no additional cost. We can also ship your documents to an international address. Additional shipping rates apply.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@internationalapostille.com

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Washington DC Apostille – Form DS-4194

August 21, 2018 by admin

Are you looking to apostille your documents through the US Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington DC? Have you been told to complete Form DS-4194?

At International Apostille, we take the guesswork out of authenticating your documents through the U.S. Department of State in four business days. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed directly through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. – Office of Authentications.

Common federal documents we receive are:

FBI Background checks
FDA Documents
USDA Documents
Certificate to Foreign Governments
US Patent and Trademarks (USPTO)
Petition for Name Change
Federal Bankruptcy Documents
Social Security Income and Benefits Statements
IRS Form 6166
Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product

Processing time: 4 business days (estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com

Download our order forms:
Washington DC Apostille Order Form (PDF Format)
Washington DC Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF Format)

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and U.S. Federal Fees (PDF Format)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees (PDF Format)
State Jurisdiction Forms (PDF Format)
Translation Request Form (PDF Format)

Here is an example of a U.S. Department of State apostille issued in January 2018:

Obtaining an apostille on your documents can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Certificate of Naturalization Apostille – USCIS Form G-24

July 21, 2018 by admin

Do you need an apostille on your Certificate of Naturalization from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.?

A Certificate of Naturalization issued from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (Homeland Security) can be processed through our Washington DC office.

If your Certificate of Naturalization is older than 20 years or if you would like to apostille a certified true copy instead of the original, we recommend that you contact the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office and request to meet with the Field Office Director.

When a naturalized US citizen needs to have a Certificate of Naturalization “authenticated” by the U.S. State Department for use by Foreign Governments/Embassies, etc…., USCIS can copy the document and certify it as a true copy. “Authentication” is a term used by the U.S. Department of State and other Governments to describe what USCIS refers to as Certified True Copies. When you require a Certificate of Naturalization to be authenticated, be sure to use the term “Certified True Copy.”

If you have the original document to be certified, you must make an appointment with your local USCIS office by using the InfoPass Appointment Scheduler. When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring your original naturalization certificate and a copy of it. Also bring another form of photo identification, such as a drivers license or passport. A USCIS officer will review the documents and may certify the copy, if the officer can confirm your identity and status as a naturalized citizen.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will provide Certified True Copies and return these along with the supplied documentation to the requester. USCIS cannot act as an agent of the U.S. Department of State by accepting fees on behalf of other government agencies, or forwarding documentation to any other government agency. All documentation coming from a requester, along with any documentation supplied by the Department of Homeland Security, will be returned to the requester.

Here is an example of a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form G-24 Certification of Documents from the Department of Homeland Security.

Obtaining an apostille from the U.S. Department of State can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Washington DC Apostille

February 7, 2018 by admin

Do you need Washington DC Apostille services?

At International Apostille, we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your documents. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and to provide you easy to follow step by step instructions. 1-888-810-4054.

Documents issued by the Secretary of D.C. and the U.S. Federal Government can be processed through our Washington D.C. office. For example, FBI background checks, FDA documents, Certificate of Naturalization, IRS form 6166 are processed through the U.S. Department of State. A birth, marriage, and death certificates issued from the District of Columbia are processed through the Secretary of D.C.

In certain situations, we may need to present your documents to the US Department of State in order to determine if they will accept them. If not, we may be able to process your documents through the Secretary of D.C. An example would be a U.S. passport and Social Security Income and Benefits Statement. A Social Security Income and Benefits statement must contain an official signature from a representative from the Social Security Administation. The signature can be a digital signature or an ink signature (hand signed).

Here is an example of a US Department of State Apostille (beige color) and the Secretary of DC apostille (blue color):

We can process the following U.S. Federal documents:

US Department of Agriculture – USDA
– Animal/Plant Certifications
– Animal Health Certifications

U.S. Food and Drug Administration – FDA
– Certificate of Free Sale (Can also be issued by the local Chamber of Commerce or State office)
– Certificate of Origin (Can also be issued by the local Chamber of Commerce or State office)
– Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product – FDA

US Department of Health and Human Services – HHS
– Certificate to Foreign Governments
– Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product
– Certificate of Free Sale
– Certificate of Export

US Department of Justice – DOJ
– FBI Back ground check
– U.S. Federal Court Documents
– U.S. Bankruptcy Court
– Petition for Name Change

US Department of Treasury – TRE
– Certificate of Free Sale / Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – USPTO
– Trademark / Patent

U.S. Department of Homeland Security – DHS
– Certificate of Naturalization
– Certification of Nonexistence of Record

Environmental Protection Agency – EPA

Social Security Administration – SSA
– Income and Benefits Letter

Office of Personnel Management – OPM

Internal Revenue Service – IRS
– Form 6166 Apostille
– Federal Tax Return Apostille
– W2 Forms

U.S. Department of Transportation – DOT

Federal Aviation Administration – FAA

National Archives and Records Administration – NARA

International Apostille is the leader in document certification, legalization, attestation, and apostille services.

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.