DR Congo Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

Fast • Secure • Nationwide Service from Washington, DC’s Most Trusted Team

We handle the complete Congo (DRC) 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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Notarization

State Authentication

U.S. Department

Congo (DRC) Embassy

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The DRC legalization chain

Four steps to a document Kinshasa will accept

The Democratic Republic of the Congo doesn't accept U.S. apostilles. Your document is authenticated in the United States, then legalized by the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC.

1
Notarization
if the document is signed
→
2
Secretary of State
issuing state
→
3
U.S. Dept. of State
Washington, DC
→
4
DRC Embassy
legalization

→ French is the official language of the DRC. Most receiving offices expect a certified French translation, and we can add one.

Where it's legalized	Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1100 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20036
Embassy hours	Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Payment	Money order, certified check or company check in U.S. dollars, payable to the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Return of documents	Tracked service such as FedEx or UPS. USPS metered stamps and regular mail aren't accepted.
Language	French

Two ways to go

Standard or expedited, French translation on request

We notarize where needed, get the state and federal authentications, add a certified French translation if your receiving office wants one, and submit to the DRC Embassy.

Standard Service

from $495

per document · plus government fees

The complete DRC legalization on a standard timeline.

Notarization if required
Secretary of State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
DRC Embassy legalization
Embassy payment handled for you
Tracked return shipping

Expedited Service

Priority timeline

per document · plus government fees

Everything in Standard, moved to the front of our queue and delivered to the embassy in person.

Priority handling at every step we control
In-person submission in Washington, DC
Direct status updates

DRC Embassy fees

Set by the DRC Embassy, separate from our service fee.

Item	Embassy fee
Legalization of a U.S. document	Confirmed in your quote
Notarial services at the embassy	$50
Power of attorney for a company ownership sale	$600

The embassy doesn't publish a legalization fee for U.S. documents, so we confirm it before you pay.

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Where DRC files stall

Mistakes that hold up a DRC legalization

We check these before the embassy ever sees your file.

★ Return

A USPS or untracked return envelope

The embassy doesn't accept metered USPS stamps or regular mail for returns. Use a tracked service such as FedEx or UPS.

✕ Payment

A personal check

Payment is accepted only by money order, certified check or company check, in U.S. dollars.

✕ Language

No French translation

Courts, ministries and banks in the DRC work in French. An English-only document can be refused when it arrives.

✕ Sequence

Skipping federal authentication

The embassy legalizes documents after the U.S. Department of State has authenticated them.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

Notarization
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Congo (DRC) 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
Congo (DRC) 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
Congo (DRC) embassy attestation
Return shipping

Processing Time

3–4 weeks

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Here’s How It Works

Not sure if your documents meet the Congo (DRC) 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 Congo (DRC)-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 French, 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

DRC legalization, answered

Does the DRC accept a U.S. apostille?

No. The Democratic Republic of the Congo isn't a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so U.S. documents need state and U.S. Department of State authentication, then DRC Embassy legalization.

How much does the DRC Embassy charge?

The embassy doesn't publish a legalization fee for U.S. documents, so we confirm it in your quote. Our service starts at $495 per document.

How do I pay the DRC Embassy?

By money order, certified check or company check in U.S. dollars. When you use our service, we pay it and add it to your invoice.

Do my documents need a French translation?

Usually, yes. French is the DRC's official language, and we can provide a certified French translation.

Is this the same as the Republic of Congo?

No. The DRC (Kinshasa) and the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) are separate countries with separate embassies. We handle both.

Requirements checked against the Embassy of the DRC in Washington, DC and the HCCH Apostille Convention status table, November 2026.

DR Congo Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

Fast • Secure • Nationwide Service from Washington, DC’s Most Trusted Team

Why Choose DC Mobile Notary for Congo (DRC) Legalization?

Four steps to a document Kinshasa will accept