Service Overview
This website is provided by the US Arab Chamber of Commerce. USACC offers expedited legalization services. We handle corporate, federal, commercial, and personal document certifications at the Embassy and Consulates of Kuwait. Our services ensure your documents meet all authentication requirements for use in Kuwait. Please note that all inquiries regarding visas, passports, or other personal consular matters must be directed to the Embassy directly. The telephone number is listed to the right side.
Kuwait Embassy Legalization
Corporate Documents: (Notarized / Certified Copies)
- Requirement: Must be signed and notarized.
- Examples: Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Formation, Power of Attorneys, Agreements, Bylaws, Affidavits, Certificates of Good Standing, Contracts, etc.
- Process: USACC facilitates certification through the State of Maryland, U.S. Department of State Apostille, and the Kuwait Embassy in USA.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $70 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 30 |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $165 | 38 business days |
Documents already certified by a Secretary of State.
If your corporate documents are already certified locally, USACC can assist with authentication from the U.S. Department of State and final legalization from the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington DC. Chamber stamp is available upon request.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $70 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 30 |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $150 | 37 business days |
Federally issued Documents
Examples: FDA, FBI, USPTO, USDA, EPA, IRS, SSA, DHS, etc. USACC will secure authentication from the U.S. Department of State and legalization from the Kuwait Embassy in Washington DC. Chamber stamp is available upon request.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $70 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 30 |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $150 | 37 business days |
US Department of State Authenticated Document
If you have a document authenticated by US department of State, USACC can help you obtain Kuwait embassy legalization and the chamber stamp in order to be eligible for use in Kuwait. The Stamp is available upon request.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $70 | - |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $130 | 7 business days |
Personal Document Legalization
All personal documents destined for Kuwait must be certified by the local Secretary of State before requesting expedited services. This includes holders of Kuwaiti passports (copy of passport required).
Examples: Birth certificates, marriage licenses, medical letters, affidavits, etc.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $70 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 30 |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $150 | 37 business days |
Commercial Document Legalization
Commercial export documents issued in the United States must be authenticated and legalized before they can be officially recognized in the State of Kuwait. This process ensures that trade-related paperwork meets Kuwaiti government requirements for import, customs clearance, and business registration.
Examples Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Halal Certificate and Bill of lading.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $225 | - |
| National chamber of commerce stamp | $255 | 5 |
| Embassy of Kuwait for Commercial Invoice | $50 | 6 |
| Embassy of Kuwait for Certificate Of Origin | $75 | - |
| Embassy of Kuwait for Packing List | $75 | - |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $715 | 12 business days |
Process Highlights:
- Ensure commercial documents are signed and notarized.
- USACC affixes the official Chamber of Commerce stamp.
- Authentication from the U.S. Department of State if required.
- Final legalization by the Embassy of Kuwait in USA.
To begin the process, identify the type of documents you have and follow the specific requirements for each category. Once your documents meet the necessary criteria, prepare a package that includes the following :
- Documents intended for use in Kuwait, prepared according to all applicable requirements.
- Service Request Form with your contact information and clearly stating Kuwait as the destination country.
- Check or Money Order covering the total fees for all requested services, made payable to “US Arab Chamber of Commerce”.
- Prepaid Return Envelope with a tracking number (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS).
Send the complete package to:
U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington DC - 20036
T:
(202) 468-4200
E: info@usarab.com
Disclaimer
This website is presented by US Arab Chamber of Commerce to facilitate certifications of documents intended for use in Kuwait. US Arab Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington DC.