Phoenix, AZ
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Phoenix, AZ
How Phoenix residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Arizona, it’s apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix, not in Washington.
- County
- Maricopa County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- State apostille office
- Arizona Secretary of State, Phoenix
- Our nearest office
- Phoenix
Notarized in Arizona: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Arizona, the apostille is issued by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
- Hague Convention destination: the Arizona apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Arizona-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Arizona Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Arizona authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
Phoenix: the local details
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona state documents are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S. passport for foreign bank accounts, company formation and property purchases abroad.
Getting it done from Phoenix
Our Phoenix office handles Phoenix orders by phone and online. It’s a processing office and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Official sources: U.S. Department of State — U.S. Passports · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Arizona Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
U.S. Passport Copy in Phoenix — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Phoenix for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in Arizona is apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
Do I need to visit an office in Phoenix?
No. Our Phoenix office isn’t open to the public — Phoenix clients order online or by phone, send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Phoenix?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Phoenix?
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Related: All documents in Phoenix · U.S. Passport Copy in Arizona · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
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