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document authentication
Procedures for Document Authentication for presenting and filing official documents in the Republic of Angola
(This procedure applies to any organization/company in the U.S.)
1. The document must first be witnessed before a local notary public in the District of Columbia. Some banks in D.C. or pharmacies can notarize documents, with a photo identification with signature. The cost of this process may vary.
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If the company/organization was incorporated in another state, the document must be notarized by a notary public commissioned by the respective state.
2. The document must then be certified under the Seal of the District of Columbia. Ask for formal certification for foreign use. The cost is $10.00 per document, they accept cash or check, no credit cards. Checks are made out to the District of Columbia Treasurer. There is a 15 document limit per applicant, per day.
The Seal of the District of Columbia may be obtained at the following address.
District of Columbia Government,
Notarization Section, Room 810A
(One Judiciary Square)
441 4th Street, NW (Judiciary Square Metro Stop, Red Line)
Phone: 202-727-3117
Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm
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If the company/organization was incorporated in another state and the notarization was obtained there, a certification from the respective state's department of state or county court clerk must be obtained. Fees will vary from state to state.
3. From there, the application must be taken to the U.S. State Department Authentication Office at the following address.:
Authentication Office, Department of State
518 23rd Street, NW
Columbia Plaza, Annex 1
23rd and E street (Foggy Bottom Metro Stop, Blue/Orange Lines)
Hours: 7:30am-11:00am
The cost is $5.00 per document. They accept Check, Money Orders, Visa & Mastercard. Cash is accepted for walk-ins only. Checks are made out to the U.S. Department of State. There is a 15 document limit per applicant per day
4. The document is then taken to the Angolan Embassy for final authentication
Consular Affairs Section
Embassy of the Republic of Angola
2100 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel.: 202 452 1042
Hours: 10:00am-1:00pm
5. The fee for authentication at the Embassy of Angola is $150.00 per document. The Embassy accepts checks drafted from accounts held by businesses, organizations, agencies or other institutions, and money orders. The Embassy does not accept personal checks, credit card or cash payments.