The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications, Document Authentication, is open for in-person authentications. No appointment is needed.
The hours are 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.
Address: 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: (202) 727-3117.
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The "Let Our Vows Endure Emergency Act of 2025” or “LOVE Act,” signed on October 9, 2025, gives Mayor Bowser the authority to issue marriage licenses and authorize temporary officiants during this partial federal government shutdown.
To access the Marriage Bureau site, click here.
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Agency PerformanceProgram highlights the contribution of African Americans from the inception of the District of Columbia, with a focus on public and private interests during the Emancipation era. Part of the Howard University Lecture Series.
