Serving Scottsdale, AZ by mail
Federal Apostille Services in Scottsdale, AZ
How Scottsdale residents get federal documents apostilled — and where Arizona state documents go instead.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no apostille counter for federal documents in Scottsdale — only one office in the country issues them, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that for Scottsdale clients by mail. Arizona state documents go to the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Scottsdale 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
- Maricopa County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- State apostille office
- Arizona Secretary of State
- Our nearest office
- Phoenix
How it works from Scottsdale
We don’t have an office in Scottsdale — and you don’t need one. Scottsdale clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Phoenix, 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.
Scottsdale and Arizona documents
Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Federal court records from there are authenticated federally; Arizona birth, marriage and state-court records, and anything notarized in Arizona, go to the Arizona Secretary of State. See our Arizona guide for the full breakdown.
Official sources: Arizona Secretary of State — 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 Scottsdale residents
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Where are Arizona state documents apostilled?
Arizona-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Arizona — are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 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 Arizona authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services Division |
|---|---|
| In person | 400 West Congress, Suite 221, Tucson, AZ 85701 Phoenix in-person service by appointment only from Nov 2, 2026; walk-in expedite $25 |
| Mailing address | Attn: Apostille Dept., 1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808 |
| Phone | 602-542-6187 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| State fee per apostille | $3 |
| Processing time (published) | 10–20 business days by mail |
Source: Arizona Secretary of State — 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 Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale?
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).
Scottsdale — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Scottsdale?
No. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Scottsdale clients by mail.
Do you have an office in Scottsdale?
No — Scottsdale is served by mail. Our nearest office is Phoenix, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
Where are Arizona state documents apostilled?
By the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
Which federal court covers Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
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.