Spokane Apostille Service in Washington
Apostille Request Form
Spokane is the largest city in eastern Washington, and it is a long way from Olympia, where every Washington apostille is issued. Spokane clients send us three main kinds of documents: university records from Gonzaga, Whitworth, Eastern Washington University and WSU Spokane for graduates working or studying abroad; family records for Fairchild Air Force Base personnel heading overseas; and powers of attorney and certificates for Inland Northwest residents with property or relatives in Ukraine, Russia, Mexico and elsewhere.
We handle Spokane orders entirely by mail. We confirm the document type first, because a common Spokane problem is an old certified copy from a county office that the destination country considers too old or wrong, and it is cheaper to fix before filing.
Who Apostilles Spokane Documents?
Documents issued in Washington are apostilled by the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations Division, Apostille and Certificate Program, at 801 Capitol Way South in Olympia. The state fee is $15 per document; standard processing takes about 7 to 10 business days, and same-day service is available in person for an extra fee. The document must carry the signature of a Washington official or a Washington notary with a complete notarial certificate. FBI background checks are federal and go to the U.S. Department of State.
Ukraine, Moldova and Mexico are Hague Convention members, so an apostille is the correct step. Non-Hague countries need embassy legalization, which we arrange.
Spokane County Offices Spokane Residents Use
Spokane County Auditor (marriage records)
Marriage licenses issued in Spokane County are recorded by the Spokane County Auditor, which provides certified copies. The Washington State Department of Health also issues marriage certificates.
Spokane County Superior Court Clerk (divorce and court records)
Certified divorce decrees, adoption orders and name changes come from the Spokane County Superior Court Clerk in Spokane. Ask for a certified copy.
Birth and death certificates
Order certified copies from the Washington State Department of Health or the Spokane Regional Health District. The Department of Health can also forward a new certificate to the Secretary of State for an apostille when you order it.
Documents We Apostille for Spokane Clients
- Academic: Gonzaga, Whitworth, EWU and WSU Spokane diplomas and transcripts.
- Military families: birth and marriage certificates for Fairchild AFB personnel going overseas.
- Family and property: powers of attorney, single status affidavits, divorce decrees and death certificates for estates abroad.
- Business: company documents for Spokane exporters and healthcare employers.
How Our Spokane Apostille Service Works
Spokane clients mail documents with tracking. Email us a photo first if you are not sure your copy is the right one.
- Call (360) 998-7302 or use the form above. We confirm the document and destination country first.
- Send or bring the document to our Vancouver office: 201 NE Park Plaza, Suite 221, Vancouver, WA 98684.
- We file it with the Washington Secretary of State in Olympia ($15 state fee per apostille).
- We return it to you or ship it abroad, with tracking.
Countries that need legalization instead
For non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Vietnam and Egypt, the document needs embassy legalization after state certification. We quote that process before starting.
Spokane Apostille Cost and Timing
Spokane orders follow our standard Washington pricing; allow shipping time each way.
- Washington apostille: $195 for the first document and $65 for each additional document, plus the $15 state fee per apostille.
- Timing: about 10 business days, depending on state processing.
- FBI background check apostille: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days).
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
Spokane Apostille FAQ
How do I apostille a Gonzaga University diploma?
The registrar’s certification is notarized by a Washington notary, and the Washington Secretary of State apostilles it. We can coordinate with the registrar.
Where do I get a Spokane County marriage certificate?
From the Spokane County Auditor or the Washington State Department of Health.
Does Ukraine accept an apostille from Washington?
Yes. Ukraine is a Hague Convention member. Many Ukrainian offices also require a certified translation, which we provide.
Is there an apostille office in Spokane?
No. All Washington apostilles are issued in Olympia.
How long does it take?
About 10 business days for Washington documents, plus shipping.
Get Your Spokane Documents Apostilled
Call (360) 998-7302 or use the request form above. Tell us what the Spokane document is and which country it is going to, and we will confirm the right version before you send it. More detail is on our Washington apostille service page.