non-HAGUE COUNTRIES
Congo Democratic
Congo Democratic is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Therefore any official documents destined for this country require
Legalization from the Secretary of State,* the U.S. Department of State and the Congo Democratic Embassy.
Please Note - we can only assist with documents that originate from the United States.
Therefore, if your documents orginated from Congo Democratic,
You will need to contact the correct Compentant Authority to assist you in Congo Democratic.
* Some states Apostilles' are issued by the Lieutenant Governor or Secretary of the Commonwealth instead of the Secretary of State.
State and/or Federal Apostilles are required prior to Embassy Legalization
Embassy Legalization Fees*
Processing Fee
- $285 each 1st and 2nd Documents
- $ 95 each additional 3+ Documents
Embassy Fee
- $500 each Document
Government Fee
- $ 23 each Document
The Congo Democratic Embassy generally processses
Documents within 4-5 weeks**
* All fees are subject to change. The cost to Legalize your documents at the embassy level are included above. If required, County Fees, State Fees, Federal Fees, and Certified Translation Services cost extra. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions regarding our various Shipping Policies.
** Due to Covid-19 expect delays to all government response times. In addition, during the Summer Season (June through Septermber) and Christmas Season (November through January) there can be delays in processing your documents. We recommend that you do not book appointments or make any reservations until your documents are completed and back to your return address.