Legalisation requirements for United States of America
The legalisation of documents for use in the United States of America (USA) varies depending on which state the documents are to be used.
Documents for use in the following USA states may require the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Apostille Legalisation after certification by a UK notary public: Alabama, California, New York, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Lowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Texas and Florida.
Please confirm the requirements with the local requesting party in the USA to avoid rejection.
Hague Apostille Fees
The FCDO Apostille Disbursement fee is:
- £40 for Standard & Express
- £100 for Premium (Restrictions apply)
- £35 for e-Apostille (Restrictions apply)
Apostille Processing Times
Turnaround time is likely to be:
- Standard: 5 working days
- Express: Next-Day Service (If document arrives by 11:15 am)
- Premium: 2-3 hours
- e-Apostille: 1-2 working days
Apostille Processing Terms
Express: For the Express Apostille Next-Day Service (paper-based Apostille), we must receive the original documentation by 11:15 am am to be despatched the next working day. If the document arrived after 11:15 am it will be processed on the next-working day.
Premium: The Premium Apostille is a restrictive service the FCDO can provide for a few eligible types of documents and they require evidence to support the urgency requirement. Please contact our legalisation team for further details.
e-Apostille: Documents eligible for the e-Apostille must be first e-notarised with an Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) or a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES).
CONSULATE ADDRESS
33 Nine Elms Lane, London SW11 7US