Kenya Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

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

We handle the complete Kenya 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

Kenya Embassy

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The Kenya legalization chain

Four steps to a Kenya-ready document

Kenya does not accept apostilles from the United States. The Embassy of Kenya only legalizes a U.S. document after it has been authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, so every document follows the same chain, whether it's a diploma, a power of attorney or a certificate of incorporation.

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

→ The embassy asks for the original authenticated document plus one copy, a request letter and a tracked return envelope. We prepare all of it.

Where it's legalized	Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, 2249 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Embassy fee	$50 per document, paid by money order or cashier's check
What the embassy needs	Original document authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, one copy, and a request letter
Return of documents	Prepaid, tracked envelope only (FedEx, Express Mail, Certified or Priority Mail). Metered stamps and regular mail aren't accepted.
Language	English is an official language of Kenya, so U.S. documents in English don't need translating for the embassy

Before you send it

Personal checks aren't accepted at the Embassy of Kenya. We pay the $50 embassy fee by money order on your behalf and add it to your invoice, so you never have to buy one.

Two ways to go

Standard or expedited, we handle everything

You send us the document once. We handle notarization if needed, Secretary of State and U.S. Department of State authentication, and Embassy of Kenya legalization, then ship it back to you or straight to Kenya.

Standard Service

from $495

per document · plus government fees

The full Kenya legalization on a standard timeline, for when you're working ahead of a deadline.

Notarization if required
Secretary of State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Embassy of Kenya legalization
Embassy money order handled for you
Return shipping

Expedited Service

Priority timeline

per document · plus government fees

Everything in Standard, moved to the front of our queue. For work permits, company filings and other deadlines in Kenya.

Priority handling at every step we control
In-person U.S. Department of State submission in DC
Direct status updates

Embassy of Kenya legalization fee

Set by the Embassy of Kenya, separate from our service fee.

Document	Embassy fee
Each document legalized	$50

Embassy fees can change. We confirm the current fee in your quote, along with U.S. authentication fees and any certified translation.

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Where Kenya filings stall

Mistakes that get documents sent back

Most Kenya rejections come down to a few avoidable details. We check each one before your document goes to the embassy.

★ Easy to miss

Skipping the U.S. Department of State

A Secretary of State certificate on its own isn't enough. The embassy only legalizes documents that carry the U.S. Department of State authentication.

✕ Payment

Paying by personal check

The embassy takes money orders or cashier's checks payable to the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya. Anything else holds up the file.

✕ Return

An untracked return envelope

Envelopes with metered stamps or regular mail postage aren't accepted. The return has to go by FedEx, Express, Certified or Priority Mail with tracking.

✕ Paperwork

No copy or request letter

The embassy asks for one copy of the authenticated original and a letter stating what you need. Without them, the submission is incomplete.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

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

Processing Time

3–4 weeks

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

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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.
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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.
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Here’s How It Works

Not sure if your documents meet the Kenya 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 Kenya-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 English and Kiswahili, 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

Kenya legalization, answered

Does Kenya accept a U.S. apostille?

No. Kenya isn't a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so U.S. documents need full legalization: Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, then the Embassy of Kenya in Washington, DC.

How much does the Embassy of Kenya charge?

The Embassy of Kenya charges $50 per document, paid by money order or cashier's check. Our service starts at $495 per document, and we include all government fees in your quote.

Which documents can be legalized for Kenya?

Personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, transcripts and FBI background checks, and business documents such as certificates of incorporation, good standing certificates and powers of attorney.

Do my documents need to be translated for Kenya?

Usually not. English is an official language of Kenya, so U.S. documents in English go to the embassy as they are. Documents in another language need a certified English translation first.

Can I send my documents by mail?

Yes. Mail or ship the original to our Washington, DC office, or we pick it up in DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland. We send it back by tracked courier when it's done.

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

Kenya Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

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

Why Choose DC Mobile Notary for Kenya Legalization?

Four steps to a Kenya-ready document