All documents such as adoption, trademarks, non-governmental organizations, foundations, or individual power of representation, property rights, court decisions, wedding or divorce certificates, etc. that have to be used in Ethiopia should be authenticated by the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Washington, D.C.

Authenticating Documents Originating in the United States
Authenticating Documents Originating in Ethiopia
Power of Attorney (Wikilina)

1. Authenticating Documents Originating in the United States

    A. For U.S. Citizens and Other Nationals

• Notarization and authentication of the document by the Secretary of State of the state which issues the document;
• Authentication by the U.S. Department of State;
• Payment of a $94.80 service fee for each authentication. The money is payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia in the form of a money order;
• An envelope with a return address and sufficient prepaid postage (for those who use mail service);
• A completed application form filled out in ink. Click here to download

    B. For Ethiopians and Holders of an Ethiopian Origin ID

• Notarization and authentication of the document by the Secretary of State of the state which issues the document;
• Authentication by the U.S. Department of State,
• Copy of valid Ethiopian passport or Ethiopian origin ID
• Payment of a $61.20 service fee for each authentication. The money is payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia in the form of a money order;
• An envelope with a return address and sufficient prepaid postage (for those using mail service);
• A completed application form filled out in ink. Click here to download

2. Authenticating Documents Originating in Ethiopia

• Prior authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
• Copy of valid Ethiopian passport or Ethiopian origin ID
• Service fees:
• $94.80 for each authentication in the form of a money order payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia (For U.S. and other foreign nationals)
• $58.80 for each authentication in the form of a money order payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia (For Ethiopians and holders of an Ethiopian origin ID

3. Power of Attorney (Wikilina)

    A. For Ethiopians and Holders of Ethiopian Origin ID

In cases where the Power of Attorney is signed in the presence of a consular officer at the Embassy, bring the following:

• Completed power of attorney document that will then be signed in the presence of a consular officer;
• Copy of valid Ethiopian passport or Ethiopian origin ID;
• Copy of Green Card or I-94;
• Service fee of $61.20 for each authentication made payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia in the form of a money order;
• A completed application form filled out in ink. Click here to download
• [A downloaded sample draft power of attorney.]

In cases where the Power of Attorney is sent to the Embassy by mail for authentication, you should provide the following:

• Notarization of the completed power of attorney document by a recognized notary office;
• Copy of a valid Ethiopian passport or Ethiopian Origin ID;
• Copy of a Green Card or I-94;
• Service fee $61.20 for each authentication made payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia in the form of a money order;
• A completed application form filled out in ink. Click here to download
• An envelope with a return address and sufficient prepaid postage;
• [A downloaded sample draft power of attorney.]

    B. For U.S. and Other Nationals

• Notarized copies of the completed power of attorney document and authentication by the Secretary of State in which the individual is a resident;
• Authentication by the U.S. Department of State;
• Service fee $94.80 payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia in the form of a money order;
• An envelope with a return address and sufficient prepaid postage (for those using mail service)'
• A completed application form filled out in ink. Click here to download