Tanzania Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

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

We handle the complete Tanzania 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

Tanzania Embassy

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The Tanzania legalization chain

Personal or company, the same four steps

Tanzania doesn't accept U.S. apostilles. Individual documents and company paperwork follow the same chain, but the embassy charges very differently for them, so we sort your documents before anything is paid.

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

→ Company documents are charged per set approved by the Secretary of State, not per page, so a full company file can go in as one set.

Where it's legalized	Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania, Washington, DC
Individual documents	$20 each: birth and marriage certificates, driving licenses, school and college certificates
Company documents	$200 for each set approved by the Secretary of State
Payment	Credit card, check or money order payable to the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Washington D.C. Cash isn't accepted.
Language	Kiswahili and English, so U.S. documents in English don't need translating

Setting up in Tanzania?

Certificates of incorporation, good standing certificates, board resolutions and powers of attorney for a Tanzanian company or branch can usually go in as one set. Send them together and we'll group them for the embassy.

Two ways to go

Standard or expedited, we take it from here

Send us the documents once. We handle notarization if needed, both authentications and the Embassy of Tanzania submission, then ship the legalized documents to you or to Tanzania.

Standard Service

from $495

per document · plus government fees

The complete Tanzania legalization on a standard timeline.

Notarization if required
Secretary of State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication
Embassy of Tanzania legalization
Embassy payment 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 investment filings, work permits and other deadlines.

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

Embassy of Tanzania legalization fees

Published by the Embassy of Tanzania. Separate from our service fee.

Document	Embassy fee
Individual document	$20
Company documents, per set	$200

Embassy fees can change. We confirm the current amounts in your quote, along with U.S. authentication fees.

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Where Tanzania files stall

Mistakes that slow a Tanzania legalization

Simple details decide whether a file goes through first time.

★ Easy to miss

Company documents sent one by one

Company paperwork is charged per set. Splitting a company file into separate submissions can multiply the embassy fee.

✕ Sequence

Skipping the state certificate

Company documents have to be approved by the Secretary of State before the embassy will legalize them.

✕ Payment

Bringing cash

The embassy doesn't accept cash. Fees are paid by card, check or money order.

✕ Content

Copies instead of certified originals

Vital records and school certificates need to be certified originals, not photocopies, before they enter the chain.

Service Options & Processing Times

Standard
Full Legalization / Attestation

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

Processing Time

3–4 weeks

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5.0

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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.
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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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania-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 Kiswahili and English, 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

Tanzania legalization, answered

Does Tanzania accept a U.S. apostille?

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

How much does the Embassy of Tanzania charge?

$20 for each individual document, such as a birth certificate or diploma, and $200 for each set of company documents approved by the Secretary of State.

How can I pay the embassy fee?

The embassy accepts credit cards, checks and money orders, but not cash. When you use our service, we pay it for you and add it to your invoice.

Do my documents need a Kiswahili translation?

Usually not. English is an official language of Tanzania, so U.S. documents in English are accepted as they are.

Can you legalize documents for a company in Tanzania?

Yes. Certificates of incorporation, good standing certificates, board resolutions and powers of attorney are legalized as a set.

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

Tanzania Embassy Legalization & Document Authentication

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

Why Choose DC Mobile Notary for Tanzania Legalization?

Personal or company, the same four steps