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Washington State Apostille | Fast 24-Hour Authentication
Home to some of the world’s largest tech and aerospace companies, Washington State is an export powerhouse. When your Seattle-based company needs an Apostille for a Certificate of Existence or an Intellectual Property agreement, US Apostille is ready to assist. We provide a streamlined process for Washington State documents, delivering a legally valid Apostille in one business day. Whether it’s for corporate use or personal visas, our Maryland hub ensures your Washington documents are processed without the typical West Coast delays.
How to Apostille Your Documents
Not all documents follow the same path. To save you time and money, we have categorized the process based on the type of document you have:
Federal Documents
If your document is issued by a federal agency (e.g., FBI, FDA, USDA, or Social Security), it has no connection to state offices. These must be processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
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.
Company Documents
For business documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Good Standing, Power of Attorney), we use our Maryland Fast-Track. This is the most efficient way to get your business moving internationally.
One-day apostille service for your company documents.
We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Company documents is
1
Business Day.
In real
6 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Order today by 4:00 PM
EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping
No extra fees.
Submit Your Company Documents
Click to select a file
Upload a
scanned copy of your document (PDF, JPEG, PNG)
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Personal Documents
For personal life events (Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates), it is often faster and cheaper for you to contact the Washington Secretary of State directly.
Why? State-issued vital records often require a specific local seal that you can obtain directly for a small fee.
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.
Need help with shipping? If you decide to handle the state process yourself but want professional shipping, you can Request a FedEx Label through our portal to ensure your documents are tracked and secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington State’s Olympia office is very digital-friendly. You can upload your electronic Certificate of Status to our portal, and we will process the Apostille within 24 hours, avoiding the cross-country mail delay.
Yes, but only if they meet specific Secretary of State criteria. We verify your Washington digital documents before submission to ensure they are 100% compliant with the Hague Convention requirements for your destination country.
