DD-214 / Military Records · El Salvador
DD-214 / Military Records Apostille for Use in El Salvador
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a DD-214 / Military Records in El Salvador — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
El Salvador accepts a U.S. apostille. Your DD-214 / Military Records needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified Spanish translation required.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center; authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- Military Records is a Hague Convention country — the apostille is accepted with no embassy step.
- Through us: $299 all-in (including the $20 government fee and U.S. return shipping), 10–12 business days.
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 31 May 1996
- Issuing authority
- Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center
- Translation
- Certified Spanish translation required.
Is El Salvador a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for El Salvador since 31 May 1996, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in El Salvador with no embassy step.
The route to El Salvador
A DD-214 / Military Records is issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For El Salvador, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to El Salvador for residency and family matters. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the DD-214 / Military Records
How to apostille a DD-214 or military service record for use abroad.
We don’t retrieve records. If you don’t have your DD-214 / Military Records yet, request it from the issuing agency first — once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in El Salvador.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for El Salvador
Certified Spanish translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a DD-214 / Military Records to El Salvador. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in El Salvador.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in El Salvador.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
How long does the DD-214 apostille take for Military Records?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in |
What does it cost for Military Records?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
DD-214 / Military Records for El Salvador — FAQ
Is El Salvador part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for El Salvador since 31 May 1996, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a DD-214 / Military Records for El Salvador?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a DD-214 / Military Records to El Salvador?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for El Salvador?
Certified Spanish translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the DD-214 / Military Records for me?
No — we don’t retrieve records. Request it from the issuing agency, then send it to us and we prepare it for El Salvador.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most El Salvador orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: DD-214 / Military Records — full guide · All documents for El Salvador · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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