DOCUMENTS AUTHENTICATION
Documents Authentication Requirements
Documents issued in the United States
The U.S. Department of State’s Authentication Office must authenticate all documents issued in the U.S.
Note: The U.S. Department of State requires that all documents be authenticated by the State in which the document was issued.
Documents issued in South Sudan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of South Sudan must authenticate all documents issued by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan.
The Embassy cannot authenticate any document that has not already been authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
Documents Issued in Other Countries
All documents issued by countries other than the Republic of South Sudan and the U.S. must be authenticated by the U.S. Department State.
Embassy Authentication
The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan will authenticate all original documents for use in South Sudan. Applicants must provide original documents already authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
Fees and Payment
General Authentication | $30 USD |
Commercial Authentication | $600 USD |
Accepted payment methods:
Money order | Cashier’s check | Company certified check
Payable: Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan.
Mailing Applications
Applicants mailing their application must include a prepaid return envelope with a tracking number.
Accepted carriers: FedEx, UPS, or Express Mail