Serving Honolulu, HI by mail
Federal Apostille Services in Honolulu, HI
How Honolulu residents get federal documents apostilled — and where Hawaii state documents go instead.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no apostille counter for federal documents in Honolulu — only one office in the country issues them, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that for Honolulu clients by mail. Hawaii state documents go to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Honolulu are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — there is no local federal apostille office.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 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.
- County
- The City and County of Honolulu
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
- State apostille office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor
- Our nearest office
- San Francisco
How it works from Honolulu
We don’t have an office in Honolulu — and you don’t need one. Honolulu clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is San Francisco, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
Order online
Tell us the document and destination. No payment until we confirm route and price.
Mail us the document
Ship it by USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL. We review it against authentication requirements before submission.
We process in Washington, D.C.
We hand-deliver it to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications, and handle embassy legalization for non-Hague countries.
You receive it
Returned by tracked courier.
Honolulu and Hawaii documents
Honolulu is in the City and County of Honolulu, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Federal court records from there are authenticated federally; Hawaii birth, marriage and state-court records, and anything notarized in Hawaii, go to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. See our Hawaii guide for the full breakdown.
Official sources: Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Apostilles & Authentications · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Documents for Honolulu residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Honolulu:
Where are Hawaii state documents apostilled?
Hawaii-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Hawaii — are apostilled by the Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor, not by the U.S. Department of State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles, so request it directly from the office below. If it is going to a non-Hague country, get the Hawaii authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
|---|---|
| In person | State Capitol, 5th Floor, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Mailing address | State Capitol, 5th Floor, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Phone | (808) 586-0255 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 7:45 AM–4:30 PM |
| State fee per apostille | $3 |
| Processing time (published) | 7–10 business days |
Source: Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor — official apostille page (checked October 2026). Fees, hours and appointment rules change — confirm with the office before you send anything.
How long does a federal apostille take from Honolulu?
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, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| 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 ($399 non-Hague) |
What does a federal apostille cost in Honolulu?
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; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
Honolulu — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Honolulu?
No. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Honolulu clients by mail.
Do you have an office in Honolulu?
No — Honolulu is served by mail. Our nearest office is San Francisco, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
Where are Hawaii state documents apostilled?
By the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
Which federal court covers Honolulu?
Honolulu is in the City and County of Honolulu, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.