State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Oregon
How Oregon residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Oregon state documents handled by the Oregon Secretary of State.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Oregon — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Oregon residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Oregon state documents go to the Oregon Secretary of State in Salem.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Oregon are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — not by the Oregon Secretary of State.
- Oregon state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) go to the Oregon Secretary of State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles.
- 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.
- State apostille office
- Oregon Secretary of State
- Located in
- Salem
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- Portland
Federal or Oregon document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Oregon state police check | Oregon Secretary of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Oregon birth, death or marriage certificate | Oregon Secretary of State |
| Document notarized in Oregon | Oregon Secretary of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Oregon state court record | Oregon Secretary of State |
Federal courts in Oregon
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
City guides: Portland
How we serve Oregon
We have a processing office in Oregon: Portland. It handles orders by phone and online and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail — the fastest route to Washington. We cover Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend and every other part of Oregon.
Pricing is flat: $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.
Official sources: Oregon Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · NASS — State Apostille Offices.
Documents for Oregon residents
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Where are Oregon state documents apostilled?
Oregon-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Oregon — are apostilled by the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation 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 Oregon authentication first; we then handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for $399.
| Office | Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division |
|---|---|
| In person | Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310 |
| Phone | 503-986-2200 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| State fee per apostille | $10 |
| Processing time (published) | Overnight/2nd-day courier: 2–3 business days |
Source: Oregon 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 Oregon?
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 from Oregon?
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).
Oregon — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Oregon?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Oregon Secretary of State handles only Oregon state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Oregon state documents?
The Oregon Secretary of State in Salem.
Which federal courts are in Oregon?
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Do I need to visit an office in Oregon?
No. We work with Oregon clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.
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