Taiwan Document Authentication (TECRO) Services

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

We handle the complete Taiwan 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

Taiwan Embassy

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The Taiwan authentication chain

Usually three steps, not four

For most U.S. documents going to Taiwan, there's no U.S. Department of State step. The document is certified by the Secretary of State, then authenticated by TECRO in Washington, DC or by the TECO office that covers the issuing state.

1
Notarization
if the document is signed
→
2
Secretary of State
issuing state
→
—
U.S. Dept. of State
not needed for most documents
→
3
TECRO or TECO
authentication

→ The exception is an FBI background check from an FBI-approved channeler, which needs U.S. Department of State authentication before TECRO.

Where it's authenticated	TECRO in Washington, DC, for documents from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and DC. Other states use the TECO office that covers them.
Fee	$15 per document
Processing	Usually 2 to 3 working days
Payment	Cash, money order or cashier's check. No personal checks or credit cards.
What TECRO needs	An application form or a company letterhead letter, a copy of the applicant's photo ID and a full photocopy of the document
Exceptions	Diplomas and individual licenses don't need the Secretary of State step

Two ways to go

Standard or expedited, sent to the right office

We work out which office covers your document, handle the Secretary of State step, prepare the application and ID copy, and submit to TECRO or the right TECO office.

Standard Service

from $495

per document · plus government fees

The complete Taiwan authentication on a standard timeline.

Notarization if required
Secretary of State certification
U.S. Department of State, if your document needs it
TECRO or TECO authentication
Application and copies prepared
Return shipping

Expedited Service

Priority timeline

per document · plus government fees

Everything in Standard, moved to the front of our queue and hand-delivered to TECRO in Washington, DC where it applies.

Priority handling at every step we control
Hand delivery in Washington, DC
Direct status updates

TECRO authentication fee

Published by TECRO in Washington, DC. Separate from our service fee.

Document	Fee
Each authenticated document	$15

Fees can change. We confirm the current fee in your quote.

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Where Taiwan files stall

Mistakes that slow a Taiwan authentication

Taiwan's process is fast when it's right. These are the details that trip people up.

★ Jurisdiction

Sending it to the wrong office

TECRO in Washington covers documents from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and DC. Documents from other states go to the TECO office that covers them.

✕ FBI checks

A channeler FBI report without federal authentication

FBI reports from an approved channeler need U.S. Department of State authentication before TECRO will accept them.

✕ Copies

A partial photocopy

TECRO asks for a photocopy of the whole document, plus a copy of the applicant's photo ID.

✕ Payment

A personal check or credit card

TECRO accepts cash, money orders and cashier's checks only.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

Notarization
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Taiwan 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
Taiwan 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
Taiwan 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.
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.
Clara Campana

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Here’s How It Works

Not sure if your documents meet the Taiwan 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 Taiwan-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 Mandarin Chinese, 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

Taiwan authentication, answered

Can I use an apostille for Taiwan?

No. U.S. documents for Taiwan are authenticated by TECRO or a TECO office after the Secretary of State certification, instead of being apostilled.

Do I need U.S. Department of State authentication for Taiwan?

For most documents, no. The main exception is an FBI background check from an FBI-approved channeler, which needs it before TECRO.

How much does TECRO charge?

$15 per document, paid by cash, money order or cashier's check. Our service starts at $495 per document.

How long does TECRO take?

Usually 2 to 3 working days after submission.

Which office handles my document?

TECRO in Washington, DC covers Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and DC. Documents from other states go to the TECO office for that state, and we route them for you.

Requirements checked against TECRO's document authentication service, November 2026.

Taiwan Document Authentication (TECRO) Services

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

Why Choose DC Mobile Notary for Taiwan Legalization?

Usually three steps, not four