Apostille agent · District of Columbia
Apostille agent jobs in the District of Columbia
If you can get to the District of Columbia's county clerk offices and its apostille office, you can run apostilles for us: drop off, wait or pick up, and send the documents home.
Our office is in Cranford, New Jersey, and our contractor network is open in every state, the District of Columbia included.
What you'll do
Apostille Agent duties in DC
- Taking custody of the client's originals and matching them to the job
- Getting the county clerk's certification first, when the document needs it
- Submitting the request at the Office of the Secretary, Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA) (walk-in, drop-off or mail, as the job says) and paying the state fee
- Returning the apostilled documents by hand or tracked mail, and uploading receipts in the portal
Requirements
Requirements in DC
- Age 18+ and a current driver's license
- Current auto insurance
- A background check under 12 months old (established businesses may ask the owner to waive it; never automatic)
- Care with originals: nothing is folded, stapled, unstapled or left behind
- You don't notarize in this role, so no commission is needed
Pay
How pay works
Every offer states what the job pays. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer, and nothing is assigned without your yes.
Work is per job: each request near your home ZIP in the District of Columbia is offered as it comes in, around Washington or anywhere else inside the radius you choose. There is no guaranteed volume.
Independent contractor work with a 1099 at year end.
Apostilles in DC
How apostilles work in the District of Columbia
Apostilles here are issued by the Office of the Secretary, Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA).
What the office charges: $15 per document. Agents pay it only when the job says so, and are repaid against the receipt.
How requests are taken: By mail with the request form, or in person 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday, with no appointment needed.
Processing: Usually 2 to 3 business days.
Apostilles in the District of Columbia, step by step · Apostille request checklist · Apostilles in every state
Source: Authentications Frequently Asked Questions, DC Office of the Secretary; Authentication Service Request Form (FY26), DC Office of the Secretary.
Checked against the state office's own pages in November 2026. Not legal advice.
Apply
Fill in the form below (apostille runs only is chosen for you) and attach your driver's license, auto insurance and background check. Complete, valid applications may be approved right away.
After approval, the portal asks for two things, the signed contractor agreement and a W-9. Then job offers arrive by email, or by text once you opt in.
Questions about apostille agent work in DC
How is this different from court runs?
It's a separate posting for apostille work only. You can add court runs on the application if you want both.
Do I need to be a notary?
No commission is needed, because agents don't notarize.
How much apostille work is there in DC?
It depends on client requests near your ZIP and the state office, and we can't promise any volume.