Honolulu, HI
CDC Documents Apostille in Honolulu, HI
How Honolulu residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in Honolulu actually have a Hawaii state record, which goes to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- 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, Honolulu
- Our nearest office
- San Francisco
Hawaii immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Hawaii’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.
Honolulu: the local details
Honolulu is in the City and County of Honolulu, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Hawaii state documents are apostilled by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
Getting it done 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.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Official sources: CDC — Vaccination Records · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Hawaii state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor · State Capitol, 5th Floor, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 · (808) 586-0255 · state fee $3. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
How long does the CDC Documents 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 it 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).
CDC Documents in Honolulu — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Honolulu for a CDC Documents?
State-issued versions go to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Honolulu?
No. Honolulu clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Honolulu?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
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.
Related: All documents in Honolulu · CDC Documents in Hawaii · CDC Documents — full guide
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