Texas
EPA Certificate Apostille in Texas
How Texas residents get their EPA Certificate authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Texas Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Texas. Federal documents like your EPA Certificate are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Texas Secretary of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
Key takeaways
- Issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State — the Texas Secretary of State can’t apostille it.
- 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.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Texas apostille office
- Texas Secretary of State, Austin
- Our offices
- Houston and Austin
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Texas doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Environmental Protection Agency, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Texas Secretary of State in Austin has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Texas 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.
About the EPA Certificate
How to apostille an EPA certificate for equipment and vehicle export compliance.
What the Texas Secretary of State can do
The Texas Secretary of State in Austin issues apostilles for documents signed by Texas officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Texas registrars, Texas state-court records, and documents notarized by Texas notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from Texas
We have processing offices in Texas: Houston and Austin. They handle orders by phone and online and aren’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail — the fastest route to Washington.
| 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 |
Serving Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth and everywhere else in Texas.
Official sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Texas Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries).
Texas state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Texas Secretary of State, Authentications Unit · 400 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 · (512) 463-5705 · state fee $15. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
How long does the EPA Certificate apostille take from Texas?
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 from Texas?
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).
EPA Certificate in Texas — FAQ
Can the Texas Secretary of State apostille my EPA Certificate?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Texas?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Texas clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Texas?
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.
Related: EPA Certificate — full guide · All documents in Texas · Federal vs. state apostille
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