Due to the ongoing fight to reduce the impacts of COVID-19, the Corporations and Charities Division has modified in-person services available if you are not able to complete your filing online. All in-person service requests must be received by 4pm daily.

NOTICE: CCFS will be offline 5am to 7am every third Tuesday for regular maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Apostilles

Seal

What is an Apostille?

An "apostille" is an authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of October 5,1961.

If the country of intended use does not participate in the Hague Convention, documents being sent to that country may obtain a Certificate of Authentication.

LAW CHANGES AND SERVICE REVISIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2016

Look what's new!

We are proud to announce the launch of our new Apostille/Certificate format, effective May 15, 2019. This new format will be a single page tri-ligual Apostille/Certificate with a black and white Washington State Seal. We will continue to affix the Apostille/Certificate to the approved documents with our security corner.

You may view samples of the new format. If you have any questions please contact [email protected].


Disclaimer

Certificates are not valid for use anywhere within the United States of America, its territories or possessions.