Pennsylvania Apostille Guides & Resources
Everything we know about getting a Pennsylvania document apostilled, written in plain English. Start with your document type, learn how the process works, or check where your apostille will be accepted.
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Guides by document type
Each guide covers what qualifies, how to prepare your document, and the specific rules for that record.
- Birth Certificate ApostilleCertified PA Department of Health copies for dual citizenship and use abroad.
- Marriage Certificate ApostilleCounty-issued marriage records signed by the Register of Wills.
- Death Certificate ApostilleState Registrar copies for estate, pension, and family matters overseas.
- Divorce Decree ApostilleCertified decrees from the county Prothonotary for remarriage and visas.
- Power of Attorney ApostilleNotarized powers of attorney and affidavits for property and legal acts abroad.
- Single Status Letter ApostilleProof you are free to marry, prepared for use in another country.
- Diploma & Transcript ApostilleNotarized school records for teaching, work visas, and further study abroad.
- Business Document ApostilleArticles, certificates of good standing, and corporate records for global business.
Learn how apostilles work
New to all of this? These pages explain the essentials, our process, timing, and cost.
- What Is an Apostille?The short version: what an apostille does and when you actually need one.
- How It WorksOur four-step mail-in process, start to finish, with no phone calls.
- Processing TimesHow long a Pennsylvania apostille takes and where the time actually goes.
- PricingThe $15 state fee plus our transparent service pricing, shown before you pay.
- Frequently Asked QuestionsCosts, requirements, timing, and shipping, answered in plain language.
Destinations & special cases
Where your apostille is accepted, where to order from, and what to do for countries outside the Apostille Convention.
- Countries We ServeThe Hague Convention member countries that accept a Pennsylvania apostille.
- Areas We ServeOrder from any of the 50 states or from abroad. Only the document has to be from PA.
- Non-Hague Countries & CertificationWhat to do when your destination country is not part of the Apostille Convention.
- FBI & Federal DocumentsWhy federal records go to Washington DC, and how we help with your PA documents.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Our guides are evergreen reference material, not legal advice. Requirements can change, so the country you select at checkout is what determines eligibility.
Common questions
Which apostille guide should I read first?
Start with the guide for your document type, such as a birth certificate or diploma, because the preparation rules differ by document. If you are new to apostilles entirely, read What Is an Apostille first, then check Countries We Serve to confirm your destination accepts one.
Do I need to know my destination country before I order?
Yes. The country receiving your document decides whether it needs an apostille or a different process called legalization. Confirm your country is a Hague Convention member on our Countries We Serve page before ordering, since that is what determines eligibility at checkout.
Can I get more than one Pennsylvania document apostilled at once?
Yes. You can send multiple documents in a single order. The state charges its $15 fee per document, and each document receives its own apostille certificate. Our checkout lets you add each document so everything travels to Harrisburg together.
Is the information in these guides legal advice?
No. Our guides are plain-English reference material to help you prepare, not legal advice. Requirements change over time and vary by destination country, so treat these pages as a starting point and confirm anything time-sensitive before you order.
Know what you need? Let’s get started.
Order online, mail us your Pennsylvania document, and we hand-carry it to the state office in Harrisburg and ship it back to you.