Question 1

What is an apostille?

Accepted Answer

An apostille is an official certificate that authenticates a U.S. document so it can be legally recognized in another country that's part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the signature and authority of the official who issued the document.

Question 2

How much do your apostille services cost?

Accepted Answer

Our standard apostille service starts at $150 per document and includes review, submission to the correct state or federal authority, state filing fees, and tracked domestic return shipping. Rush service is $295 per document where available.

Question 3

How long does an apostille take?

Accepted Answer

Rush service in eligible states delivers in as little as 2–4 business days. Standard turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks end-to-end. Federal apostilles (FBI, USDA, etc.) generally take longer. The biggest variable is the issuing authority's current backlog.

Question 4

Can you apostille documents from all 50 states?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle apostilles from every U.S. state plus federal apostilles through the U.S. Department of State. Documents are submitted to the correct authority based on who issued them.

Question 5

Do I need to come to your office?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything is handled by mail. You ship the original certified document to us, we submit it on your behalf, and return the apostilled original by tracked courier — anywhere in the world.

Question 6

What's the difference between a state and federal apostille?

Accepted Answer

Documents issued by a state (birth certificates, marriage records, notarized affidavits) get a state apostille from that state's Secretary of State. Documents issued by a federal agency (FBI background checks, IRS letters, USDA certificates) get a federal apostille from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.

Question 7

Do you provide certified translations too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer USCIS-accepted certified translations (Italian & Spanish) starting at $100 per page, and non-certified translations in any language starting at $50 per page. Many countries require both the apostille and a certified translation — we can bundle them in a single order.

Question 8

Is my document accepted in non-Hague countries?

Accepted Answer

Non-Hague countries require embassy or consular legalization instead of an apostille. The process is different. Contact us with your destination country and we'll confirm the correct path.

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