Pennsylvania Department of State - Certifications, Apostilles, and Authentication of Documents
401 North Street, North Office Building, Room 201, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Eligibility
Individuals requiring Apostille or Certification of documents issued by municipal, county, or state authorities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
(717) 787-5280
Voice
Application process
Apply by mail by sending the completed Request for Legalization of Documents Form (linked in the Intake Website below). See additional instructions on the main service website.
You may also schedule an appointment to obtain Apostilles or Certifications in person via the intake website below. Drop-in service is available, but appointments are preferred.
Fees
$15 per document.
Service area
PA
Provides authentication of Pennsylvania public officials' signatures on documents that will be used outside the United States.
For documents intended for use in foreign countries, the country of destination determines whether the authentication is an Apostille or Certification. Apostilles and Certifications are not issued for documents that will be used within the United States.
Also issues Certificates of Good Standing for verify the appoinmtent of a Notary Public for notarized documents for use outside the United States.
What's Here
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of State
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania department that oversees:
- Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
- Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
- Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
- Operations and Contract Management Office
- Professional Health Monitoring Programs
- Licensing Boards
- State Athletic Commission
- Bureau of Management Information Systems