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CDC Documents Apostille in Scottsdale, AZ

How Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale actually have a Arizona state record, which goes to the Arizona Secretary of State. 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
Maricopa County
Federal court
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
State apostille office
Arizona Secretary of State, Phoenix
Our nearest office
Phoenix

Arizona immunization records are state documents

Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Arizona’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Arizona Secretary of State, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.

Scottsdale: the local details

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona state documents are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.

About the CDC Documents

How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.

Most vaccination records aren't federal. Cards from a clinic, pharmacy or state immunization registry are state documents, even when they mention the CDC — they route through the state, not the Department of State.

Getting it done 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.

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Official sources: CDC — Vaccination Records · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Arizona Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.

Arizona state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State, Business Services Division · 400 West Congress, Suite 221, Tucson, AZ 85701 · 602-542-6187 · state fee $3. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).

How long does the CDC Documents 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.

RouteHowProcessing timeCost
Mail it yourselfForm DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VAWithin 5 weeks of receipt$20 per document + shipping
Drop it off yourself600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointmentWithin 7 business days$20 per document + travel
Emergency appointmentOnly for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeksSame day$20 per document
Through Federal Apostille USAWe review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking10–12 business days total$299 all-in ($399 non-Hague)

What does it 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).

CDC Documents in Scottsdale — FAQ

Is there an apostille office in Scottsdale for a CDC Documents?

State-issued versions go to the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

Do I need to visit an office in Scottsdale?

No. Scottsdale clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale?

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

Related: All documents in Scottsdale · CDC Documents in Arizona · CDC Documents — full guide

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