Vietnam Apostille for U.S. Documents

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We handle the complete Vietnam document legalization process in person — with speed, accuracy, and over a decade of proven expertise — so your documents are accepted the first time, without delays or errors.

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What changed for Vietnam

Vietnam now takes an apostille. The embassy step is gone.

On September 11, 2026, the Hague Apostille Convention took effect for Vietnam. U.S. documents used to need the State Department and the Embassy of Vietnam. Now they need one apostille, and which office issues it depends on who issued the document.

Path A

State-issued documents

Birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, notarized documents, company filings and most diplomas.

1
Notarization
if the document is signed
→
2
State apostille
Secretary of State
→
—
Embassy of Vietnam
no longer needed

Path B

Federal documents One stop

FBI background checks, IRS Form 6166, USCIS and other federal agency documents.

—
Secretary of State
not used
→
1
Federal apostille
U.S. Dept. of State
→
—
Embassy of Vietnam
no longer needed

→ Vietnamese offices generally need a Vietnamese translation. Ask the receiving office whether the translation must be certified in Vietnam before you order one in the U.S.

Hague status	Party to the Apostille Convention, in force for Vietnam since September 11, 2026
Embassy of Vietnam	No legalization step for U.S. public documents with an apostille
Before September 11, 2026	Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, then Embassy of Vietnam legalization
Language	Vietnamese translation usually required by the receiving office

Two kinds of apostille

State or federal, we file the right one

We look at your document, tell you which apostille it needs, and handle the notarization and filing for you.

State Apostille

Fast quote

per document · plus state fees

For documents issued or notarized in a U.S. state or DC.

Document review before filing
Notarization if required
Certified copy ordering if needed
Secretary of State apostille
Return shipping

Federal Apostille

Fast quote

per document · plus government fees

For FBI background checks, IRS Form 6166 and other federal documents.

U.S. Department of State apostille
Hand delivery in Washington, DC
Direct status updates

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Where Vietnam files go wrong now

Mistakes to avoid after the change

Many instructions online still describe the old embassy route. Here's what to avoid.

★ Outdated

Paying for the old embassy route

U.S. Department of State authentication plus Embassy of Vietnam legalization adds cost and weeks that Vietnam no longer requires.

✕ Wrong office

Sending a federal document to the state

An FBI background check or IRS Form 6166 is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State, not a Secretary of State.

✕ Language

Forgetting the Vietnamese translation

The apostille doesn't translate your document. Most Vietnamese offices still need it in Vietnamese.

✕ Copies

Uncertified photocopies

An apostille goes on an original public document or a properly certified copy.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

Notarization
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Vietnam embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

6–8 weeks

Corporate Express
Business & Corporate Documents

Business document processing
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Vietnam embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

5-8 business days

Expedited
Full Legalization / Attestation

Priority processing at every step

Processing Time

4–6 weeks

USDOS
Authentication + Embassy Attestation

U.S. Department of State authentication
Vietnam embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

3–4 weeks

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4.9

Average rate based on Google Reviews

5.0

Average rate based on Yelp In Reviews

This service is amazing! I wish I had known about it sooner. I had a document to be used abroad that needed to be notarized AND needed an apostille. It’s not so hard to find a notary but for anything more complicated, Aziz can get it done with a minimum of effort on the client’s part. He picked up the document, handled the legalizations process and returned the document to me. And in less than 24 hours! The consulate, which was my only other option had a ridiculous wait time to even get an appointment, not to mention they were going to charge me three times what Aziz did. His rates are reasonable and he is super-professional and efficient! He saved me so much time and navigated the whole process seamlessly for me. I highly recommend him and will no doubt be calling on him again in the future.
M. Laudano
DC Mobile Notary was fantastic. Super easy to schedule and super flexible. Best prices I found as well. Danyar was quick, efficient, and super friendly. I’d absolutely use them again!
Traci Thiessen
I was impressed with this company from start to finish, and I will definitely go to them again when I need a notary.First, it was super easy to set up the three appointments that I needed; the receptionist was able to confirm the appointments while I was on the phone with her. Second, the notary showed up right on time for all appointments, even in one city location during rush hour and where finding street parking was challenging. Even when I needed to change the location of one appointment at the last minute (from a Starbucks that wasn't open yet to a nearby restaurant), it was easy to reach the notary himself and work out the change with him. Third, the two notaries I dealt with were both professional in appearance and manner. Finally, company can cover DC, MD, and VA where I do business, and their price is reasonable.I'm very grateful that the paperwork went smoothly and was done properly. I'm a new fan of DC Mobile Notary.
Linda Naiditch
Aziz of DC MOBILE Notary was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable with regard to services we needed to authenticate educational documents for use abroad. I will no hesitate to utilize his services again. In today's world of everything automated and voice bots, Aziz was a breath of fresh air, answers calls and emails without delays and works on finding solutions for his clients. Thanks Aziz.
Clara Campana

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Here’s How It Works

Not sure if your documents meet the Vietnam Embassy’s requirements? We offer a free review service:

Fill out our short online form — no uploads needed.

We review your documents for free.

If needed, we’ll ask for a quick photo to confirm details before we begin.

Legalization, Made Effortless:
In the DC Area (DC, VA, MD): We can meet at your location or at our office.
Out of State:
Notarize your documents at a local UPS Store, then mail them to us — or request a UPS label from us. We’ll handle the entire authentication/attestation process.

This saves you time, avoids costly mistakes, and ensures your documents are Vietnam-ready before we begin processing.

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Common Documents We Legalize

Power of Attorney

Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates

FBI Background Checks

School Diplomas & Transcripts

IRS / Tax Forms

Corporate & Business Documents

Medical & FDA Certificates

Certified Translation Services

We offer translations in 20+ languages, including Vietnamese, fully accepted by embassies, USCIS, and government agencies.

Translations can be bundled with your legalization order for one-stop convenience.

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Answers

Vietnam apostille, answered

Does Vietnam accept a U.S. apostille now?

Yes. The Hague Apostille Convention took effect for Vietnam on September 11, 2026.

Do I still need the Embassy of Vietnam?

No. U.S. public documents with an apostille no longer need embassy legalization for Vietnam.

Who issues the apostille for an FBI background check?

The U.S. Department of State, because the FBI is a federal agency.

Do I need a Vietnamese translation?

Usually. Ask the receiving office whether the translation must be certified in Vietnam.

Which documents can you apostille for Vietnam?

Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, FBI background checks, IRS Form 6166, powers of attorney and company documents.

Checked against the HCCH Apostille Convention status table, November 2026.

Vietnam Apostille for U.S. Documents

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