Iraq Embassy Legalization & Document Certification

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We handle the complete Iraq 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

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The Iraq certification chain

Four steps to a document Iraq will accept

Iraq doesn't accept U.S. apostilles. The Embassy of Iraq certifies a U.S. document only after it has been notarized, authenticated by the Secretary of State and certified by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Authentications.

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Notarization
notary public
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Secretary of State
issuing state
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U.S. Dept. of State
Office of Authentications
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Embassy of Iraq
Consular Section

→ The Washington, DC Consular Section covers documents from 21 eastern states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. Documents from other states go to the Iraqi consulate that covers them.

Where it's certified	Consular Section, Embassy of Iraq, Washington, DC
Walk-in hours	No appointment needed. Drop-off and pick-up Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Personal documents	$15 per document
Commercial documents	$160 per document, with the embassy's commercial certification form. Allow 5 business days.
Payment	Cash only
By mail	Prepaid return envelope. USPS Priority Express and UPS are accepted, and FedEx for personal documents.

Before you send it

The embassy wants the originals plus photocopies of everything, and it only takes cash. We handle the copies, the form and the payment in person, so you never have to mail cash.

Two ways to go

Standard or expedited, cash fees handled in person

We notarize where needed, get the state and federal authentications, and take your documents to the Embassy of Iraq's Consular Section ourselves, paying the cash fee on your behalf.

Standard Service

from $495

per document · plus government fees

The complete Iraq certification on a standard timeline.

Notarization if required
Secretary of State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Embassy of Iraq certification
Cash fee paid in person for you
Return shipping

Expedited Service

Priority timeline

per document · plus government fees

Everything in Standard, moved to the front of our queue and walked into the Consular Section on our next run.

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

Embassy of Iraq certification fees

Published by the Embassy of Iraq. Paid in cash, separate from our service fee.

Document	Embassy fee
Personal (non-commercial) document	$15
Identical true copy	$10
Medical report for a foreign national	$25
NGO documents, with tax exemption certificate	$50
Commercial document, including commercial power of attorney	$160

Certificates of origin and commercial invoices follow a separate embassy process. Embassy fees can change, so we confirm current amounts in your quote.

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Where Iraq files stall

Mistakes that send Iraq documents back

These are the details we check before anything reaches the Consular Section.

★ Jurisdiction

Sending it to the wrong Iraqi office

The Washington, DC section only covers certain states. A document from California or Michigan, for example, belongs with the Iraqi consulate that covers that state.

✕ Payment

Paying by check or money order

The embassy accepts cash only. We pay it at the window so nothing is lost in the mail.

✕ Shipping

The wrong courier

Commercial documents can only come back by USPS Priority Express or UPS. Other carriers aren't accepted.

✕ Sequence

Skipping the U.S. Department of State

The embassy certifies a document only after the Office of Authentications in Washington has certified it.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

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

Processing Time

3–4 weeks

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

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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.
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Here’s How It Works

Not sure if your documents meet the Iraq 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 Iraq-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 Arabic and Kurdish, 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

Iraq legalization, answered

Does Iraq accept a U.S. apostille?

No. Iraq isn't a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. U.S. documents need notarization, Secretary of State and U.S. Department of State authentication, then certification by the Embassy of Iraq.

How much does the Embassy of Iraq charge?

$15 per personal document and $160 per commercial document, paid in cash. Our service starts at $495 per document, with government fees listed in your quote.

How long does the Embassy of Iraq take?

The embassy asks you to allow 5 business days for commercial documents. The U.S. authentication steps come before that.

My document is from California. Can the Washington embassy certify it?

The Washington, DC Consular Section covers 21 eastern states. Documents from other states are certified by the Iraqi consulate that covers them, and we'll tell you which one applies.

Do I need an appointment?

No. The Consular Section takes walk-ins Monday to Friday. When you use our service, we submit and collect the documents for you.

Requirements checked against the Embassy of Iraq's non-commercial and commercial certification pages and the HCCH Apostille Convention status table, November 2026.

Iraq Embassy Legalization & Document Certification

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Why Choose DC Mobile Notary for Iraq Legalization?

Four steps to a document Iraq will accept