Authentication & Certifications

Authentication Services rendered by Consulates of Costa Rica in the U.S.

The Consulate General in Washington, D.C. and the other Consulates of Costa Rica in the U.S. can only authenticate documents issued in the United States of America. Honorary Consulates of Costa Rica may not authenticate powers of attorneys.

If you have a document issued in a another country, you need to contact the nearest Costa Rican Consulate or Embassy that is in charge of the area in which the document was issued.

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Certification Procedures

Authentication Rate Chart

State Authentication Authorities