Philadelphia, PA
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille for Philadelphia, PA Residents
How Philadelphia residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Pennsylvania, it’s apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg, not in Washington.
Key takeaways
- A U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized — we don’t provide state-level apostilles.
- For a non-Hague country we handle U.S. Department of State authentication plus embassy legalization after the state step: $399.
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- State apostille office
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Harrisburg
- Our nearest office
- Philadelphia
Notarized in Pennsylvania: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Pennsylvania, the apostille is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
- Hague Convention destination: the Pennsylvania apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Pennsylvania-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Pennsylvania Department of State directly. Once your document has its Pennsylvania authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
Philadelphia: the local details
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania state documents are apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S. passport for foreign bank accounts, company formation and property purchases abroad.
Getting it done from Philadelphia
Our Philadelphia office handles Philadelphia 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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Official sources: U.S. Department of State — U.S. Passports · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Pennsylvania Department of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Pennsylvania state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation · North Office Building, 401 North Street, Room 201, Harrisburg, PA 17120 · 717-787-5280 · state fee $15. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
U.S. Passport Copy in Philadelphia — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Philadelphia for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in Pennsylvania is apostilled by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
Do I need to visit an office in Philadelphia?
No. Our Philadelphia office isn’t open to the public — Philadelphia clients order online or by phone, send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Philadelphia?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Related: All documents in Philadelphia · U.S. Passport Copy in Pennsylvania · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
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