Are walk-in services for authentication and apostille accepted by the secretary's office now? As of February 28, 2022, circumstances in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) is different.
DC: Yes
"The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA), Document Authentication is open for in-person authentications. No appointment is needed. The hours are 9 AM - 1 PM, Monday - Friday, except holidays."
Maryland: No
"ATTENTION ALL APOSTILLE CUSTOMERS Due to the Surge of the COVID Virus and a Lack of Readily Available Testing Beginning 12:00 Noon - December 27, 2021 ALL APOSTILLE SERVICES WILL BE MAIL IN ONLY"
Virginia: Yes, but by appointment
"Documents can be authenticated in one of two ways: by mail, or in person appointment. Steps for in person appointment: Step one: Make an appointment via the online scheduling system. Step two: Come to the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth with properly prepared documents for authentication. Step Three: Wait while your documents are authenticated."
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