Jordan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not be accepted there. A U.S. document going to Jordan needs legalization instead: certification by the state that issued it, authentication by the U.S. Department of State, and then legalization by Jordan’s embassy or a consulate in the U.S.
All U.S. documents for Jordan are legalized at the Embassy of Jordan, legalization section in Washington, D.C., whichever state they come from.
Requests are made through the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-portal, with payment by link.
At a glance
Which mission takes your document
| Mission | States it covers |
|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. Embassy of Jordan, legalization section |
Every U.S. state and federal documents |
From the mission’s own published information, checked October 2026. Federal documents such as an FBI check go to the embassy in Washington.
Documents we legalize most for Jordan
| Document | Usually for |
|---|---|
| Marriage and birth certificates | Civil registration |
| Power of attorney | Property and inheritance |
| Company documents | Registration and contracts |
Things worth knowing
- Jordan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so the embassy step is required for every U.S. document.
- Apply through the online portal before sending documents.
- Arabic translation is usually required in Jordan.
How it works
Step 1
Notarize if needed
Private documents only. Vital records and court records skip this.
Step 2
State certification
By the Secretary of State of the issuing state. Federal documents skip this.
Step 3
U.S. Department of State
Federal authentication in Washington, D.C.
Step 4
Jordan embassy or consulate
The mission in Washington, D.C..
Jordan Embassy Legalization: common questions
Can I get an apostille for Jordan instead?
No. Jordan is not in the Apostille Convention, so it needs the legalization chain ending at its embassy or consulate.
Does it matter which consulate I use?
No. There is one mission for the whole U.S.
How long does it take?
The state and federal stages take one to three weeks together, and the embassy stage adds its own time, which varies. Plan for several weeks in total, and longer around holidays.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
Jordan mission in the U.S.
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Tell us the document and its state, and we will run the whole chain to the right Jordan mission.
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