Memphis, TN
FAA Airman Certificate Apostille for Memphis, TN Residents
How Memphis residents get their FAA Airman Certificate authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Memphis. Federal documents like your FAA Airman Certificate are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Federal Aviation Administration (Airmen Certification Branch); 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
- Shelby County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- State apostille office
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Nashville
- Our nearest office
- Memphis
Why living in Tennessee doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Federal Aviation Administration, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Tennessee residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
Memphis: the local details
Memphis is in Shelby County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Tennessee state documents are apostilled by the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville.
About the FAA Airman Certificate
How to apostille an FAA airman (pilot) certificate for foreign license conversion and airline employment.
Getting it done from Memphis
Our Memphis office handles Memphis orders by phone and online. It’s a processing office and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail.
| 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: FAA — Airmen Certification · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Tennessee Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Tennessee state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Office of Authentications · 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave, 3rd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 · (615) 741-0536. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
How long does the FAA Airman Certificate apostille take from Memphis?
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 Memphis?
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).
FAA Airman Certificate in Memphis — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Memphis for a FAA Airman Certificate?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Memphis clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Memphis?
No. Our Memphis office isn’t open to the public — Memphis clients order online or by phone, send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Memphis?
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 Memphis?
Memphis is in Shelby County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Related: All documents in Memphis · FAA Airman Certificate in Tennessee · FAA Airman Certificate — full guide
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