Federal Apostille & Authentication Services | Washington DC | NY Notary Public Services

NY Notary Public Services provides Federal Apostille and Authentication services for U.S. federal documents submitted to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.

Federal documents require a different process than state-issued records. We coordinate federal authentication and Apostille services for documents issued by U.S. government agencies, with in-person submission and retrieval in Washington, DC to significantly reduce turnaround time.

This service is commonly used for international employment, immigration, business, academic, and legal matters.

Federal Documents We Commonly Process

• FBI Identity History Summary Reports (Background Checks)
• Certificates of Naturalization
• Certificates of Citizenship
• Federal court documents
• U.S. Trademark and Patent documents
• Social Security Administration letters (when eligible)

Related: FBI Background Check Apostille  |  State Apostille Services

In-Person Submission in Washington, DC

We maintain boots on the ground in Washington, DC and submit federal documents directly to the U.S. Department of State. This avoids standard mail-in delays and shortens processing time by weeks.

When you inquire, we provide an estimated turnaround window. Once your document is officially submitted, we can give you a confirmed expected return date so you are not working blind.

Federal vs. State Apostille

Federal Apostille and Authentication services apply only to documents issued by U.S. federal agencies. State-issued documents — such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, and notarized documents — are processed through the appropriate state authority.

State-level services: New York & 50-State Apostille Services

For documents destined for non-Hague countries, federal authentication may be followed by embassy or consulate legalization. Learn more about Embassy & Consulate Legalization.