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.
On Sunday, July 21, 2002 at approximately 12:10 am, Mr. Charles Booker was shot in the 4300 block of Varnum Place, NE. He later died of his gunshot injuries. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
