U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Digital / Online
Accelerate your agricultural exports with Federal Authentication. Documents issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—including phytosanitary certificates, health certificates for animal products, and organic certifications—are mandatory for global trade. Because these are federal documents, they must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
At US Apostille, we specialize in navigating the federal authentication process, ensuring your time-sensitive agricultural documents are processed in just 9 business days.
We Accept Digital USDA Certificates (PDF)
The USDA has modernized many of its certification processes .We can process these digital documents directly, eliminating the need for expensive overnight shipping.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission - Fast & Efficient:
We accept USDA e-Certificates (PDFs)
This applies to many certificates issued through systems like PCIT (Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking).
How to proceed: Simply upload the original PDF file downloaded from the USDA portal. We will verify the tracking details and secure the Federal Apostille.
2. Physical (Original) Submission:
If your certificate was issued on security paper with a physical "wet-ink" signature and embossed seal.
If the destination country (e.g., UAE, China, Saudi Arabia) requires the physical original for full Embassy Legalization.
In these cases, you must mail the physical certificate to our office.
Federal Documents
Federal Jurisdiction Only
Important: A USDA document cannot be apostilled by a local Secretary of State. It requires a Federal Apostille from the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications).
Expedited Pricing & Timelines
Document Type
Federal Fee
Service Fee
Total Cost
Processing Time
USDA Certificate (Digital or Physical)
$20
$60
$80
9 Business Days
*Note: Processing times are subject to the U.S. Department of State’s current capacity. For Non-Hague countries, additional Embassy fees and timelines apply.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Why Agricultural Exporters Choose Us
Digital Optimization: We are integrated with modern e-certification standards to speed up your exports.
Direct Federal Access: Based near Washington D.C., we provide faster turnaround than standard mail-in services.
Global Compliance: We ensure your USDA documents meet the specific requirements of foreign ministries of agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A scan is not a digital original. You must provide the original PDF issued by the USDA’s electronic system or mail the physical original. The U.S. Department of State will reject any document that is not a primary original (digital or physical).
No. For countries like the UAE, Qatar, or Kuwait, you will need Embassy Legalization after the Federal Apostille is complete. We handle this entire multi-step process for you.
Agricultural documents are often time-sensitive. We prioritize these files to ensure the Apostille is completed well before the certificate expires.
Yes. We process USDA-endorsed health certificates for pets, though most countries require these to be completed within a very tight window (usually 10 days). Please contact us immediately for pet travel documents.
