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Federal document apostille authorities
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Federal agency records, federal court records, and consular vital records do not all use the same apostille office. HCCH designates separate authorities.
Which office apostilles a US federal document?
US federal agency document
Competent authority State Department Office of Authentications
Before sending Document issued by a US federal agency. Confirm document-specific certification with the office.
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FBI Identity History Summary
Competent authority State Department Office of Authentications
Before sending Federal agency document. Confirm the acceptable original or printed result before sending.
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Consular report of birth, death, or marriage
Competent authority State Department Passport Services, Vital Records Section
Before sending Consular report. Request instructions from the Vital Records Section.
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Document issued by a US federal court
Competent authority Clerk or deputy clerk of the issuing federal court
Before sending Court-issued document. Ask that court for certification and fee instructions.
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State, local, or notarized document
Competent authority Designated competent authority of the issuing state or DC
Before sending Check the issuing jurisdiction, document type, and any county certification first.
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| Document | Competent authority | Before sending | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| US federal agency document | State Department Office of Authentications | Document issued by a US federal agency. Confirm document-specific certification with the office. | Official source Sources checked . |
| FBI Identity History Summary | State Department Office of Authentications | Federal agency document. Confirm the acceptable original or printed result before sending. | Official source Sources checked . |
| Consular report of birth, death, or marriage | State Department Passport Services, Vital Records Section | Consular report. Request instructions from the Vital Records Section. | Official source Sources checked . |
| Document issued by a US federal court | Clerk or deputy clerk of the issuing federal court | Court-issued document. Ask that court for certification and fee instructions. | Official source Sources checked . |
| State, local, or notarized document | Designated competent authority of the issuing state or DC | Check the issuing jurisdiction, document type, and any county certification first. | Official source Sources checked . |
What does this table cover?
The authority categories HCCH designates for US documents. The destination decides whether it accepts the document. Document-specific prerequisites still require confirmation.
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