Pennsylvania has a rich history of international commerce and education. With major universities like Penn, Temple, and Carnegie Mellon, and a strong pharmaceutical and financial sector in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the PA Department of State processes a high volume of apostille requests for visa applicants.
Pennsylvania charges $15 per apostille certificate through the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation. Mail-in processing from Harrisburg takes approximately 2-4 weeks. Walk-in service is available and typically completed the same day. We use our Harrisburg courier network to bypass mail delays for urgent visa deadlines.
Pennsylvania-originated documents including DOH vital records, University of Pennsylvania and Penn State transcripts, Philadelphia and Allegheny County court orders, and corporate filings with the PA Department of State all qualify. We also process documents for the many international students at PA universities applying for work authorization abroad after graduation.
Philadelphia's diverse immigrant communities and Pittsburgh's growing technology sector both generate steady demand for apostille services. We serve the entire commonwealth with courier pickup in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, and all Pennsylvania counties.
Pennsylvania Apostille Requirements Pennsylvania requires documents to bear the signature and seal of a Pennsylvania-commissioned notary or public official. The Bureau verifies each notary's commission through their records before issuing the apostille. Pennsylvania birth certificates must be certified copies from the county Register of Wills or the Department of Health. The state accepts personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for payment but does not accept credit cards for mail-in requests.
Harrisburg walk-in service with courier pickup across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and all PA counties.