Washington DC Apostille Example

In Washington, DC, the Secretary of the District of Columbia issues Apostilles for countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.  Here is an example of this document…

Update: The Secretary of DC updated the look of their apostille in August 2016.  Below, is the most recent example:

Washington DC Apostille
Here is an example of the apostille prior to the change in August, 2016.

Here is typically what’s included in a Washington DC Apostille:

  • Country … [country name]
  • This public document has been signed by … [name]
  • acting in the capacity of … [function]
  • bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
  • at … [location]
  • the … [date]
  • by … [name]
  • No … [apostille registration number]
  • Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
  • Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]

The Secretary of the District of Columbia also issues certifications for documents sent to countries who are NOT members of the Hague Apostille Convention.  Here is an example of this document…

In the examples above, you can clearly distinguish between an Apostille and a Certification.  An Apostille will include the following information:

Here is typically what’s included in a Washington DC Apostille:

  • Country … [country name] This public document
  • has been signed by … [name]
  • acting in the capacity of … [function]
  • bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
  • at … [location]
  • the … [date]
  • by … [name]
  • No … [apostille registration number]
  • Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
  • Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]