How to Get an Apostille in Pennsylvania for the DAFT Visa
Pennsylvania processes apostilles through the Department of State with reasonable fees and fast processing times.
Processing Time: 1-2 weeks Cost: $5 per document Methods: Mail or in-person
What You Need
Documents that need Pennsylvania apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in Pennsylvania)
- Marriage certificate (if married in Pennsylvania)
- Other Pennsylvania state documents
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document (birth certificate from Pennsylvania Department of Health, $20, 2-3 weeks).
Step 2: Mail to Department of State with $5 payment and return envelope.
Step 3: Wait 1-2 weeks for processing.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $20 |
| Apostille | $5 |
| Shipping | $10 |
| Total | $35 |
Pennsylvania is affordable.
Timeline
Total time: 3-5 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-3 weeks
- Apostille: 1-2 weeks
In-Person Option
210 North Office Building, 401 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Same-day or next-day service, $5 per document
Contact
Pennsylvania Department of State
- Website: dos.pa.gov
- Phone: (717) 787-5280
- Email: ra-stateapostille@pa.gov
For general apostille information, see Apostille Process Explained.
Related Resources:
- Birth Certificate Apostille Guide - Complete birth certificate process
- DAFT Documents Checklist - All required documents
- Complete DAFT Guide - Full application walkthrough
Digital Guide — $199
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