Can an embassy issue an apostille?

Can an embassy
issue an apostille?

Light Bulb Icon

No.

Only one of the fifty U.S secretary of state offices and the United States Department of State in Washington D.C can issue a state or federal apostille certificate.

An embassy can only issue a legalization or attestation on a document after it’s been first authenticated at the state or federal level.

Was This FAQ Helpful?

0 out of 0 found this helpful

Yes No

Still got a question or concern?

Click here to contact us or go back to the main FAQ page.