Short answer. The Washington Secretary of State, Corporations Division, Apostille and Certificate Program issues apostilles here for $15 per document, by mail and in person. Standard 7 to 10 business days; expedited 2 to 3 business days; same-day in person while you wait.
Rather not deal with the office yourself? MCC Solutions handles apostilles for documents from Washington and every other state: we check the document, take care of any county step, submit it and ship it back to you, and we quote the price before any work starts. Request an apostille.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Washington Secretary of State, Corporations Division, Apostille and Certificate Program Official page
- Fee
- $15 per document. Expedited: an additional $100 per 10 documents.
- How to submit
- Mail, or deliver in person in Olympia for same-day service.
- Processing time
- Standard 7 to 10 business days; expedited 2 to 3 business days; same-day in person while you wait.
- Request form
- Apostille Authentication Request Form Open it
- Mailing address
- Corporations Division, Apostille and Certificate Program, PO Box 40228, Olympia, WA 98504
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Certified by the Vital Records Administrator.
- Notarized documents
- Notarized by a Washington notary with a full notarial certificate.
- Court records
- An original, unaltered certified copy issued by a county court.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
The page posted a relocation notice for in-person service (to Tumwater); check the current address before visiting.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- How to obtain an Apostille or Certificate of Authentication, Washington Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
- Apostille Authentication Request Form (revised 6.2025), Washington Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Washington?
The Washington Secretary of State, Corporations Division, Apostille and Certificate Program. $15 per document.
How do I apostille a Washington birth or marriage certificate?
Certified by the Vital Records Administrator.
Can a notarized document from Washington be apostilled directly?
Notarized by a Washington notary with a full notarial certificate.
How long does an apostille take in Washington?
Standard 7 to 10 business days; expedited 2 to 3 business days; same-day in person while you wait. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Washington apostille in person or online?
Mail, or deliver in person in Olympia for same-day service.
What about a Washington court record?
An original, unaltered certified copy issued by a county court.
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