| Office of AuthenticationsThe Department of State, Authentications Office is responsible for signing and issuing certificates under the Seal of the U.S. Department of Sate (22 CFR, Part 131) providing authentication services to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals on documents that will be used overseas. 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: company bylaws, powers of attorney, trademarks, diplomas, transcripts, distributorship agreements, articles of incorporation, good standing certificates, home studies, letters of reference etc. It also ensures that the requested information will serve in the interest of justice and is not contrary to U.S. policy.
Fees Mail Service Mailing Address Authentications Office 518 23rd Street, N.W. SA-1 Washington, D.C. 20520 ** U.S. Postal mail entering the U.S. Department of State must go through a screening process which may delay the time in which we will receive the document. The Authentication Office will mail documents directly to the Foreign Embassy or Consulates if provided with a transmittal letter, fee, and a pre-addressed stamped envelope. Please enclose an additional pre-addressed stamped envelope for the embassy or consulate to return the document. Walk-in (Counter Service) Open - 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Only Each customer (company) is limited to 15 documents per day on a while-you-wait basis. Location
Directions by Metro Rail The office is at the far left corner of the courtyard area. |