Naturalization Certificate · Federal & State Apostille

Your US Citizenship,
Recognized Abroad.

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Two paths to apostille your US Certificate of Naturalization — the federal route through the US Office of Authentications, or a faster notarized-copy apostille handled in 5 business days. Accepted across Hague Convention countries.

$220
Starts at
5 days
Fastest path
120+
Countries
US Certificate of Naturalization with apostille and gold seal
Why Choose Our Firm

Naturalization apostille specialists.

A decade of federal document work — built specifically for citizenship paperwork going abroad.

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US Office of Authentications

Direct federal apostille walk-in service.

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Notarized Copy Apostille

Faster 5-business-day alternative.

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Hague Convention

Accepted in 120+ member countries.

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Affidavit & Cover Letter

Drafted, notarized, reviewed before submission.

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USCIS-Issued Certificates

We handle current and older naturalization papers.

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End-to-End Delivery

Tracked return shipping included.

Two Speed Options

Pick federal (8–10 days) or state (5 days).

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Bilingual Coordination

English & Spanish client support.

Two Apostille Paths

Choose the route that fits your timeline.

Federal naturalization certificates can be apostilled two distinct ways. Both are valid — they differ in speed, cost, and what your original certificate looks like today.

Option 1 · Federal

US Office of Authentications

We walk your original certificate into the US Department of State in Washington, DC and return the federally apostilled document.

  • Turnaround: 8–10 business days
  • The original certificate is apostilled directly
  • Highest level of authentication for citizenship records
Strict eligibility:

Your certificate must be a newly issued certified copy from USCIS within the last 5 years, with the official cover letter and raised seal. Older certificates are not eligible for federal apostille.

Don't have one? Ordering a new copy from USCIS takes up to 8 months and costs $500+.

Option 2 · Recommended

Notarized Copy Apostille

Bring or send a high-quality scan of your certificate. We create a notarized copy, attach an affidavit, and process the apostille through the state.

  • Turnaround: 5 business days
  • Works for any certificate — new or decades old
  • Widely accepted across Hague Convention countries
  • Faster, cheaper, no waiting on USCIS reissue
Best for:

Older certificates, lost original cover letters, and applicants on a deadline. Confirm acceptance with your destination country if in doubt — we can advise.

The Process

Step by step — for each option.

Choose your path below. Both routes end with a fully apostilled certificate returned to your door.

Option 1 · Federal

US Office of Authentications

8–10 business days
01Step 1 of 4
Eligibility

Verify Your Certificate

We confirm your certificate is a USCIS-issued certified copy from within the last 5 years, with the original cover letter and raised seal. Required for federal apostille.

  • Issued in last 5 years
  • USCIS cover letter
  • Raised seal verified
02Step 2 of 4
Send original

Mail Us the Original

Ship the original certified copy to our Philadelphia office using a trackable courier. We confirm receipt within 24 hours and prepare it for federal submission.

  • Trackable shipping
  • Secure intake
  • Receipt confirmation
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Federal walk-in

US Office of Authentications

We walk your certificate into the US Department of State in Washington, DC. The federal apostille is affixed directly to your original document.

  • DC walk-in service
  • Federal authentication
  • Original apostilled
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Return

Tracked Return Shipping

Your federally apostilled naturalization certificate is returned via tracked overnight courier with signature on delivery — total turnaround of 8–10 business days.

  • 8–10 business days total
  • Overnight courier
  • Signature required
Option 2 · Notarized Copy

Copy Certification Apostille

5 business days
01Step 1 of 4
Send scan or original

Submit Your Certificate

Drop off in office, send a high-quality color scan, or mail us the original. Any naturalization certificate works — new or decades old.

  • HQ scan accepted
  • In-office or mail
  • Any issuance date
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Notarize

Notarized Copy + Affidavit

Our commissioned notary produces a true copy of your certificate, attaches a sworn affidavit attesting to its authenticity, and prepares the state-ready packet.

  • Notarized true copy
  • Sworn affidavit
  • State-ready packet
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State apostille

Secretary of State Filing

We file the notarized package with the Secretary of State for Hague Convention apostille authentication — accepted across 120+ member countries.

  • Hague compliant
  • State authenticated
  • 120+ countries
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Return

Tracked Return Shipping

Your apostilled package ships back via tracked overnight courier — or is available for in-office pickup. Total turnaround: 5 business days.

  • 5 business days total
  • Overnight courier
  • Pickup available
Transparent Pricing

Simple, flat-rate pricing.

Same price for the federal route or the notarized-copy route. No hidden fees.

First Document
$220

All-inclusive: review, notarization or federal walk-in, apostille processing, and tracked return shipping.

Each Additional
$99per document

Apostilling for the whole family or multiple destination countries? Add-ons stay flat at $99 each.

Government filing fees (when applicable) and certified translation are billed separately at cost.
Ship Your Documents

Mailing Address

Use a trackable courier (FedEx, UPS, USPS Priority) and retain your tracking number until delivery is confirmed.

Attn: Naturalization Apostille
12 E Highland Avenue, Suite 203
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 892-2680
Processing Timelines

Estimated durations for each stage.

Document Review & Intake
24 hours
Confirmation, eligibility check, and path recommendation.
Notarized Copy Route (Option 2)
5 business days
Includes notarization, affidavit, and Secretary of State apostille.
Federal Apostille (Option 1)
8–10 business days
US Office of Authentications walk-in service from Washington, DC.
Certified Translation (Optional)
3–7 business days
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German, and more.
Return Shipping
1–2 business days
Tracked overnight courier with signature on delivery.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is an apostille on a naturalization certificate?

An apostille is an authentication certificate under the Hague Convention that verifies your US Certificate of Naturalization is genuine for use in another member country — for things like dual citizenship, marriage abroad, work permits, and property purchases.

Can I apostille any naturalization certificate federally?

Only certificates that are newly issued certified copies from USCIS within the last 5 years, with the original cover letter and raised seal. Older certificates cannot be federally apostilled and must use the notarized-copy route.

Will the notarized copy apostille be accepted in my country?

In most cases, yes — notarized copy apostilles are accepted across the vast majority of Hague Convention countries. We recommend confirming with the receiving authority. We can advise based on the destination.

How long does each option take?

The federal route through the US Office of Authentications takes 8–10 business days. The notarized copy apostille is completed in 5 business days.

What does it cost?

Both routes are $220 for the first document. Each additional document is $99. Government filing fees and translations are billed at cost.

What if I don't have my original certificate anymore?

Reordering from USCIS takes up to 8 months and costs $500+. In most cases the notarized copy route is faster — but we can only notarize from a high-quality scan, not from memory.

Do you offer certified translations?

Yes — we coordinate certified translations in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German, and many other languages, formatted to consular standards.

Ready to start

Start your naturalization certificate apostille.

Tell us your destination country and which option fits — federal walk-in or notarized copy — and we'll get your package moving today.