To obtain an apostille on a document not issued by a federal agency, contact the appropriate authority designated within each state. In Texas, apostilles are obtained from the Texas Secretary of State. See their website: or contact them at (512) 463-5705.
(Applicant's Name) authorize my representative, whose signature is verified below, to collect the passport/documents on my behalf. Name of The Representative: …………………………………. ID Number of the Person or passport number……………………… Contact Details of The Representative: …………………………………
If the requesting party is a duly authorized representative, a copy of the document owner's signed authorization letter and valid ID (may be scanned and printed) must be submitted upon processing. Provide correct details for applicant/authorized representative.
To authorize another person to claim one's passport, the applicant is required to fill-up and submit an Authorization Form for passport releasing on the day of their passport application. The Authorization Form is available here or at the Passport Services section.
What to include with your request: Form DS-4194. Be sure to list the country in which you will use the document. The document(s) requiring authentication services. Check if you need an authentication certificate or an apostille certificate. Fees which are $20 per document.
Key Elements of Authorization Letter Sender's Information: Begin with your full name, address, and contact information. Recipient's Information: Include the full name, address, and contact details of the person or entity being granted authorization. Date: Clearly mention the date when it is written.
To process, the authorized representative has to bring the following: Signed authorization letter (SPA for minor document owners); Copy valid government ID bearing document owner's signature; Representative's valid ID (photocopy and original).
For documents forwarded by CHED with Authentication Stub, appointment is required to process for authentication.(Note: The date of release indicated in the Authentication Stub is the date when the document is available for process DFA Aseana.) HOW LONG IS THE RETENTION PERIOD OF UNCLAIMED APOSTILLES?
Non-emergency applicants must secure an online appointment at passport.ph. To see if you are qualified to use the Special Lane, please click here. The Special Lane at DFA Aseana will accommodate from Monday to Friday AM to PM.