Federally Issued Documents For Saudi Arabia
Federally issued documents require an apostille to ensure that documents originating from United States federal authorities are officially recognized for legal, commercial, and regulatory use in the Saudi Arabia.
This process confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals, and the authority of federal agencies, allowing the documents to be accepted for government, corporate, and trade-related purposes within the Kingdom.
Eligible Document Types
Federally issued documents include, but are not limited to:
Certificate of Exportability
Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (COPP)
Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)
FBI Background Check
Patent Certificate
Phytosanitary Certificate
Trademark Certificates
These documents are typically issued by U.S. federal authorities such as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $62 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $117 | 10 business days |
Apostille Process
Federally issued documents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Once completed, an apostille is attached, making the documents legally recognized in the Saudi Arabia.
This replaces embassy legalization and confirms international acceptance under the Hague Apostille Convention.
Important Notes
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not legalize documents lacking proper federal authentication.
Altered, incomplete, or improperly certified documents will be returned without processing.
Legalization confirms the authenticity of signatures and seals; it does not verify the content, accuracy, or legal validity of the document.
Applicants should confirm all requirements with relevant Saudi authorities before submission.