The Washington Secretary of State’s Apostille Program handles the authentication of eligible Washington documents for use abroad. To obtain an apostille, your paperwork must meet the applicable Washington State apostille requirements, and that is where our apostille and legalization services can help. With a clear understanding of state procedures and document-specific rules, we can coordinate the steps required for an apostille in Olympia, WA, from document review through submission.
Mail Requests to Olympia
The Washington Secretary of State accepts mail-in apostille documents in Olympia, WA, at its designated mailing address: P.O. Box 40228, Olympia, WA 98504-0228. Typical processing times are around 7–10 business days after receipt, although higher request volumes can extend the wait.
In-Person Service at the Tumwater Office
The Washington Secretary of State accepts in-person apostille requests at two locations: the Western Regional Branch in Tumwater and the Eastern Regional Branch in Cheney. Same-day service is available at both offices, while the Cheney location handles walk-in submissions on a same-day basis only.
The Tumwater office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Documents for same-day processing must be submitted at least 30 minutes before closing.
Expedited Processing Options
The department offers official expedited options for both mail and in-person requests. The additional fee is $100 for expedited mail processing and $150 for same-day in-person service. Both are charged on top of the standard $15 fee per apostille document.