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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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Administrative Issuances
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Administrative Issuances

Official policy or position memos issued from the Mayor's Office.

Authenticate Documents
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Authentications

How to have documents authenticated for domestic and foreign use.

Building Permits and Architectural Plans
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Building Permits and Architectural Plans

Information on how to get copies of building permits and architectural plans.

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Ceremonial Services

Learn how to request a ceremonial document.
 

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DC Embassies

Information on embassies in the District.

DC Sister Cities
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DC Sister Cities

DC partnerships with national capitals around the world.
DC Archives
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District of Columbia Archives

Information on accessing historical records at the DC Archives.

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Flag Status

Current Status of the US and DC flags

Historical Document Research
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Historical Document Research

Public Records Disposition Committee
Library of Government Information
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Library of Government Information

How to access data from the Library of Government Information.

Notary and Authentication Services
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Notary and Authentication Services

Information on Notary commissions to qualified individuals who seek to become a DC notary.

Notary Commissions
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Notary Commissions

Our hours are from 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Protocol and International Affairs
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Office of International Affairs

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Public Records Center
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Public Records Center

How to access permanent and temporary records of the District government.

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Publication and Regulatory Services

Access DC Register publications online.

Researching Public Records
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Researching Public Records

Information on submitting a research request for Public Records.

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Search for a Notary Public

Map of notaries public in the District.

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