Andorra accepts the apostille, so a U.S. document needs one certificate from the Secretary of State of the issuing state — and no consular step, which matters because there is no Andorran consulate here to perform one. A Catalan translation is usually required.
Quick facts
That combination is fortunate. Without the apostille route, a country with no consulate in the United States would be very awkward to prepare documents for — as Guinea-Bissau and Vanuatu demonstrate elsewhere on this site.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Apostille on a U.S. state document | $3–$25 per document | Secretary of State of that state |
| Apostille on a U.S. federal document | $20 per document | U.S. Department of State |
| Apostille on an Andorran document | Charged in Andorra | Competent authority there |
| Catalan translation | Per page | Usually required |
| Courier | Carrier’s charge | Both directions |
Catalan translators are less common in the United States than Spanish ones. Ask the receiving office whether a Spanish translation is acceptable before paying a premium for Catalan.
How to prepare a document
- Ask the receiving institution in Andorra exactly what it requires.
- Ask whether Spanish is acceptable or Catalan is essential.
- Order a certified copy from the U.S. issuing office.
- Notarise private documents first, since the apostille certifies the notary.
- File with the Secretary of State of the issuing state, or Washington for federal records.
- Send tracked and keep copies.
Required documents
- Original certified copy with signature and seal.
- Translation as instructed.
- Completed authentication request and payment.
- Photo identification.
- Prepaid tracked return envelope.
What is available here
The Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, which represents Andorra at the UN and to three governments. It is not a consulate.
Additional notes
Ask about Spanish first
It is usually cheaper and quicker to obtain than Catalan in the United States.
No consular step needed
The apostille route is what makes this manageable without a consulate here.
Order two copies
Cheap here, and the courier to Andorra is not.
Never apostille a photocopy
The certificate attaches to an original or a certified copy from the record keeper.