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Authentications

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Authentications may be done remotely by mail with FedEx or USPS.

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We can authenticate :

- FBI reports

- Power of Attorneys

- Diplomas

- High School Transcripts

- Social Security letters (requires prior notarization)

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We cannot authenticate :

- We do not authenticate an Apostille (If your document already has one, no authentication needed.)

- We do not authenticate documents older than 6 months

- We do not authenticate documents outside our jurisdiction.

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Notes :

- Your documents must be from the past 6 months or less.

- Any documents & authentications over 6 months are considered expired.

- We can only service documents from the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, & Washington State

- To find a Consulate of Panama near you visit EmbassyOfPanama.org

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Fees :

$30 USD per document up to 2 pages

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Notes :

- Money Order or Cashier's Check only.

- You can get a Money Order or Cashier's Check from your bank, MoneyGram, USPS, WalMart, or Western Union.

- We cannot accept personal checks or credit cards.

- You can write the payment to "Consulate of Panama" or you can leave it blank

- Do not sign it.

- Keep your receipt.

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Processing time :

2-3 weeks

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Consular FedEx Priority Service :

After 2-3 weeks processing

FedEx Overnight within the United States: $40

FedEx 2-Day to Panama: $85

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In-Person Meetings :

Any necessary in-person meetings in Long Beach, California require prior e-mail confirmation and an expedited fee.

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Expedited Service :

Expedited services require additional fees & review. After you follow the instructions and e-mail us, you may schedule a phone call with the Consul General to review your e-mail and discuss our expedited services

https://tidycal.com/panaconsul/consul

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Note from the Consul General :

We greatly appreciate your patience.

The Authentications Department does not take phone calls while they work.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us.

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Step 1 – E-mail Us Your Details & Photos

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Name :

Phone number :

E-mail :

Mailing Address :

Details :

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Will you use our Consular FedEx Priority Service?

Where should we mail your finalized documents?

-United States or Panama

-Name, Phone Number, & Mailing Address :

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E-Mail Attachments :

- Photos of all your current identifications (Passport, Driver's License, Cédula)

- Photos of all your documents to be authenticated

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Step 2 - Wait in line for review.

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- Wait 2-3 weeks for us to review your documents.

- We will give you a total price quote for your Money Order or Cashier's Check.

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Step 3 - Mail your documents and payment to us.

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Consulate of Panama

111 West Ocean Blvd.

Suite 1120

Long Beach, California

90802

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Note :

- You must use FedEx or USPS at your own cost.

- You must get a Tracking Number for your own review.

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Wait 2-3 weeks for an e-mail update.

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Note :

- We do not provide status updates as we work.

- There is a line of other authentications ahead of yours.

- We process over 100 authentications per week.

- We will contact you if there is any issue.

- For detailed answers to your questions, please e-mail us.

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Thank you for allowing us to assist you.