Apostille for U.S. Copyright Certificate

Who issues the apostille for a U.S. copyright certificate?

U.S. Copyright Office certificates are federal documents. The apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., not by a state Secretary of State.

How long does a federal apostille take?

Standard federal apostille processing takes 6-8 weeks. Expedited service is available for an additional fee and takes approximately 5-7 business days.

Can I use a copyright apostille in any country?

Yes, in all 125 Hague Convention member countries. For non-Hague countries, the document requires embassy legalization instead of an apostille.

Do I need to apostille every copyright registration separately?

Yes, each copyright registration certificate requires its own apostille. We recommend apostilling all relevant registrations at the same time to save on processing fees.