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Federal Apostille — FBI Background Checks

"Federal documents require a specialized process, distinct from Maryland documents, as they go through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, rather than the Maryland Secretary of State. At On Demand Dox, we ensure a seamless experience by personally handling all submissions through the DC process."

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APOSTILLE ANIMATION

Which Documents Are "Federal"?

A federal document is one issued by a federal agency or a federal court, not a Maryland state office. Federal documents are not notarized — a notarization on a federal document is a rejection cause, not a help. Federal documents go straight into the authentication process.

  • ✓FBI identity history summary
  • ✓IRS documents
  • ✓USDA documents
  • ✓FDA documents
  • ✓Federal court records
Request Federal Apostille
On Demand Dox hand-carries walk-in submissions to avoid the 5-week mail turnaround whenever the timeline allows it.

Federal Apostille Submission Options

Federal documents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Authentications using Form DS-4194. Choose your submission method based on your timeline:

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Mail Submission

Mail your document to the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications, 44132 Mercure Circle, P.O. Box 1206, Sterling, VA 20166-1206. Turnaround is approximately 5 weeks from receipt.

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Walk-In Drop-Off

Drop off your document in person at 600 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 Monday–Thursday, 7:30–9:00 a.m. only. Turnaround is approximately 7 business days.

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Emergency Appointment

Request a same-day appointment with proof of imminent international travel or a documented emergency. Available by request only.

~5 weeksMail Submission
~7 daysWalk-In Drop-Off
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Our Federal Apostille Process

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Send Your Document for Free Review

Submit a photo or scan and tell us the destination country. Within 2 business hours you'll get a clear answer on whether it needs a federal apostille, what it will cost, and how long it will take.

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Approve the Quote and Send the Original

Mail us your document or drop it off. Federal originals only — we do not notarize federal documents (notarizing a federal document is a rejection).

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We Hand-Deliver It in Washington, DC

Your document goes into the U.S. Department of State in person, not mailed into a queue. Standard turnaround from $250. Rush available at $350.

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You Get It Back, Authenticated and Ready

We return your authenticated document by tracked mail or in-person pickup. Ready to send abroad.

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