Embassy Authentication / Legalization Processing

Description

An Embassy Authentication / Legalization is an official seal or certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the document will be used which officially recognizes the document for use in their home country.  An Embassy Authentication / Legalization is required when the country where the document will be used is not part of the 1961 Hague Convention. This typically involves notarization, certification by state/local authorities, authentication by the U.S. State Department, and final authentication / legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s Required for VP2Go to Obtain an Embassy Authentication / Legalization on your behalf?
  1. Original document(s) which contain the signature, jurat and/or seal of a Commissioned Notary Public in the United States
  2. Completed VP2GO Document Order Form.
  3. Send items 1 & 2 above to VP2Go:
    Visas & Passports 2 Go, Inc
    4400 MacArthur Blvd NW
    Suite 302
    Washington, DC 20007

Embassy Authentication / Legalization is a multi-step process.  If you have an urgent matter, contact us at info@vp2go.com to review your specific situation.

  • Certification by State/Local Authorities - Each US State/territory/district has different processing times.
  • Authentication by the U.S. State Department – The U.S. State Department typically takes 14-25 days to process an authentication.
  • Authentication / Legalization by the destination embassy/consulate.  Each embassy/consulate has different processing times.

An estimate of the total cost will be provided to you once the document(s) submitted has/have been reviewed.  If you have an urgent matter, contact us at info@vp2go.com to review your specific situation.