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Washington, DC · International Use

Washington, DC Apostille & Authentication Services

Greenhouse coordinates eligible DC documents through the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications, with same-day walk-in capability when current DC requirements allow.

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DC Apostille & Authentication

What DC Can Authenticate

DC ONCA authenticates documents notarized by a District of Columbia notary and certified documents issued or signed by a DC government agency. Greenhouse reviews the document and destination before coordinating the correct DC certificate.

Common DC Files

  • DC-notarized affidavits and powers of attorney
  • DC government-issued certified records
  • DC birth, marriage, or other eligible records
  • DC police clearances where properly issued
  • Academic or private documents notarized by a DC notary
  • Corporate or legal documents properly notarized in DC

DC vs. Federal Documents

DC ONCA does not authenticate federal documents such as FBI background checks or federal citizenship records. Those files belong in the U.S. Department of State federal authentication process rather than the DC government process.

Hague and Non-Hague Routes

For Hague destinations, DC can issue an apostille for qualifying DC documents. For non-Hague destinations, DC issues the appropriate foreign certificate and the file may then proceed to the U.S. Department of State and embassy legalization.

SubmitSend the DC document and destination country.
ReviewWe confirm DC notarization or DC agency eligibility.
PrepareAny missing DC preparation step is identified.
ONCAGreenhouse coordinates the appropriate DC authentication.
ReturnThe file is returned or advanced to federal/embassy legalization if required.
Processing note: DC ONCA currently offers walk-in authentication service Monday through Friday during posted customer hours, with same-day service for qualifying files. Greenhouse verifies current hours and requirements before submission.
For Agencies & Professional Partners

White-Label Document Processing

Nationwide firms can use Greenhouse as a DC document desk for eligible DC authentication, federal follow-on processing, and embassy legalization when the destination requires it.

White-Label Apostille & Authentication Partnerships
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Washington, DC

Request a Document Review

Tell us whether the document was issued by a DC agency or notarized by a DC notary, plus the destination country. We’ll confirm the correct DC route.

Secure request intake. Greenhouse will review your document details and follow up with next steps.

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Christina, founder and lead notary at Greenhouse Notary
Meet Christina

Christina

Founder · Lead Notary & Document Processing Manager

Christina brings more than a decade of federal acquisition and client-service experience to Greenhouse. She holds an MBA, is PMP-certified, and maintains an active federal Public Trust clearance. Commissioned as a Virginia Notary Public, she coordinates document services across Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Delaware, with a focus on dependable execution, careful document handling, and clear communication. Throughout her career, Christina has been recognized for client service and performance, including an excellence award from Deloitte for successfully serving clients.