Nationwide Apostille and Legalization Service
We review, prepare, submit, track, and return U.S. documents for international use through the correct state, federal, or embassy-legalization route.
Apostille service is $125 for the first document and $95 for each additional document submitted in the same order. Government fees, shipping, and required third-party charges are separate.
Nationwide coverage · Specialist support · Tracked document handling
Questions before you submit?
Amelia — Apostille Specialist
Amelia reviews every request personally and replies with an itemized quote and next steps.
- Replies during business hours, Monday through Friday
- Or use the request form below — no payment is collected
Request Full Service
Tell us about your document, where it was issued, the destination country, and your deadline. A specialist will review the information and email an itemized quote and next steps.
No payment is collected when you submit this request.
- $125 for the first document
- $95 for each additional document submitted in the same order
Government fees, shipping, and required third-party charges are separate and itemized before submission.
Embassy legalization is quoted after document and destination review. The total depends on the document, issuing authority, destination country, required authentication chain, embassy or consular fees, and shipping.
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How the process works
Tell Us About Your Document
Share the document type, where it was issued, and the destination country. We confirm the correct route before any government fees are paid.
We Prep the Packet
A specialist prepares the packet, coordinates any required notary, and files with the correct Secretary of State or federal office.
We Return It to You
We track every step and ship the finished apostille or legalized document back to any address, worldwide.
Processing times vary by state, document type, government workload, and submission route.
Every route a U.S. document can take abroad
One order, one specialist. We identify which of these routes your document actually needs before any government fee is paid.
State apostilles
Documents issued or notarized in a U.S. state — including vital records, court records, notarized documents, corporate filings, diplomas, and transcripts — are submitted to the correct state apostille authority.
Federal apostille and authentication
Documents issued by a U.S. federal agency, such as FBI background checks and other federally issued records, authenticated through the U.S. Department of State.
Embassy and consular legalization
For destinations outside the Hague Apostille Convention, we handle the full chain: state or federal authentication, U.S. Department of State where required, then the destination country's embassy or consulate.
Certified translation
Certified translation with a signed certificate of accuracy when the receiving authority requires the document in another language. Quoted by language, page count, and turnaround.
Document retrieval
When you do not hold an apostille-eligible certified copy, we order it from the issuing office for you. Document retrieval is a $50 service fee per document; the government record fee is separate.
Expedited and Walk-In Service Available
Faster service options are available for many state and federal documents. We confirm the correct service and processing time for your document.
What Full Service costs
Apostille service is $125 for the first document and $95 for each additional document submitted in the same order. Government fees, shipping, and required third-party charges are separate.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apostille service — first documentReview, preparation, submission, tracking, and return coordination. | $125 |
| Apostille service — each additional documentApplies to documents submitted in the same order. | $95 |
| Submission and handlingCharged once per order. | $35 |
| Document retrieval — service feeState, government, or agency record fees are separate. | $50 per document |
| Expedited Service AvailableWe confirm the service and processing time for your document. | $75 |
| Certified translationPriced by language, page count, and turnaround. | Quoted |
| Embassy or consular legalizationDepends on the destination country's authentication chain and consular fees. | Quoted |
| Government and state feesSet by the issuing authority and passed through at cost. | Varies |
| ShippingTracked outbound and return options. | $25–$55 domestic / $100–$150 international |
Government fees, shipping, document retrieval, notarization, translation, expedited or walk-in handling, and other required third-party charges are separate. Every applicable charge is itemized before submission.
How long an apostille takes
Standard mail-in processing runs approximately 3 to 6 weeks after we receive your documents, unless expedited or courier processing is arranged.
- State apostille (standard mail-in)
- About 3–6 weeks after we receive your documents
- Federal authentication (U.S. Department of State)
- Longer than state processing; timing confirmed at review
- Embassy or consular legalization
- State or federal step first, then consular processing; timing confirmed at review
- Expedited and Walk-In Service
- Shorter than standard; confirmed before submission
Government processing times depend on the authority, document type, submission method, and current workload. Estimated timing is provided after case review.
What Full Service includes
- A real specialist reviews every document
- We Help Obtain Certified Copies
- We prep and file with the correct authority
- Tracking and status updates the whole way
- Apostille and non-Hague embassy legalization, nationwide
- Tracked return shipping to any address
We confirm the correct route first.
An apostille is used when your document will be presented in a country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, we confirm and handle the required authentication and embassy or consular legalization route.
We confirm the correct route before submission so you do not lose time or money on the wrong process.
Documents we commonly help with
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Court documents
- Diplomas
- Transcripts
- Powers of attorney
- Affidavits
- Background checks
- Notarized documents
- Business & corporate records
If your document was issued in any U.S. state, we can help prepare and submit it through the correct authority.
Browse our apostille guides
Detailed guidance by state, destination country, federal agency, and California document type. Each directory links to the full guide for that jurisdiction or document.
State apostille guides
All 50 states and Washington, D.C. — issuing authority, state fee, processing time, and common documents for each jurisdiction.
Browse statesDestination country guides
Whether the destination follows the Hague apostille route or requires embassy or consular legalization.
Browse countriesFederal document guides
Documents issued by United States federal agencies, including background checks and federal certificates.
Browse federal documentsCalifornia document guides
California vital records, court records, county records, business filings, education records, and city coverage.
Browse California documents
Preparation Error Correction Guarantee
If an apostille authority rejects a submission because of an error in the paperwork or routing we prepared, we will correct the error and resubmit the document without charging another service fee.
Read the full guaranteeWhy Choose Our Full-Service Apostille Help?
- Nationwide state and federal assistance
- Clear pricing with no hidden service fees
- Personalized support from a real apostille specialist
- Secure document handling
- Status and tracking updates
- Translation, retrieval, expedited and legalization assistance
- Specialist document review included with Full-Service Handling
Talk to an apostille agent today
We'll review your document details and explain the next step for Full-Service Handling.
Apostille Global Services
Apostille Agent
info@apostilleglobalservices.comPlease include in your email:
- The state where the document was issued
- The document type
- The destination country
Apostille questions, answered
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that verifies a U.S.-issued document for use in a country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Do you handle documents from all 50 states?
Yes. Full Service is available nationwide for both apostille and non-Hague embassy legalization.
Do I need an original, a certified copy, or a notarized copy?
That depends on the document type, the issuing state, and the destination country. We review your document first and confirm exactly what is needed before submission.
How long does it take?
Standard mail-in processing is approximately 3 to 6 weeks after we receive your documents, unless expedited or courier processing is arranged. Federal authentication and embassy legalization take longer because they add steps. Exact timing depends on the authority, the document type, and current government workload.
How much does it cost?
Apostille service is $125 for the first document and $95 for each additional document submitted in the same order. Government fees, shipping, and required third-party charges are separate. Embassy legalization is quoted after document and destination review.
What if my destination country does not use an apostille?
If the destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, we confirm and handle the required authentication and embassy or consular legalization route.
Can you get the certified copy for me?
Yes. We can help obtain many certified records and documents. Document Retrieval is $50 per document, plus the issuing office's record fee.
Are my original documents handled securely?
Yes. Documents are handled carefully throughout the process, and completed originals are returned with tracking.
How do I get started?
Request Full Service. Share the issuing state, document type, and destination country and we will confirm the correct packet before submission.
More about what we check, how routing works, and why clients choose us
Avoid Apostille Rejection
Apostille rejection usually happens because the document was not prepared correctly before submission. The apostille office does not fix the document for you. It accepts or rejects what is submitted.
We check the document before submission to help identify problems such as:
- Wrong document type
- Missing certified copy
- Improper notarization
- Missing county clerk certification
- Missing court certification
- Wrong apostille authority
- Missing attachments
- Incomplete signatures
- Non-Hague destination country
- Federal document sent to a state office
A document review helps catch these problems before time and money are wasted.
State Apostille vs Federal Apostille
The issuing authority determines the apostille route. A state apostille is used for documents issued or notarized under state authority, such as vital records, notarized powers of attorney, school records, court documents, and business filings.
A federal apostille or authentication is used for documents issued by U.S. federal agencies, such as FBI background checks, Food and Drug Administration documents, Internal Revenue Service letters, Social Security Administration letters, and certain federal court documents. Submitting the document to the wrong office creates delays. We review the document first so the route is clear.
Certified Copy vs Notarized Copy
A certified copy is issued by a government office, court, school, agency, or authorized records office. A notarized copy is a document or copy that has been signed or certified before a notary. These are not the same thing.
Some documents must be certified copies. Others must be notarized. Some cannot be apostilled as plain copies at all. We review the document type before submission so the correct version is used.
What We Check Before Submission
Before preparing your packet, we review:
- Document type
- Issuing authority
- State or federal route
- Destination country
- Hague vs non-Hague status
- Signature authority
- Notarization
- Certified copy requirements
- County clerk certification needs
- Court certification needs
- Translation requirements
- Missing pages or attachments
- Mailing and return options
This review helps prevent avoidable rejection and gives you a clearer path before you spend money on the wrong process.
Why Clients Choose Our Full-Service Apostille Help
Clients choose us because apostille requirements are confusing, state rules vary, and international authorities often reject documents that are not prepared correctly. We review documents before submission, explain the correct route, prepare packets carefully, coordinate shipping, and help clients avoid common mistakes. Built for clients who want clarity, tracking, and a process that feels organized from the beginning.
Pricing Depends on the Document and Route
Apostille pricing depends on the document type, issuing state, number of documents, government fees, shipping method, retrieval needs, translation needs, and whether expedited handling is requested. Request Full Service and we will confirm the correct route and send an itemized quote before anything is submitted.
Current procedures reviewed regularly. We review Secretary of State, federal, and embassy procedures regularly and confirm current requirements before submission.
Apostille Global Services is a private document authentication service. We are not a government agency.
Procedures reviewed regularly
We review Secretary of State, federal, and embassy procedures regularly and confirm current requirements before submission.
All 50 states + District of Columbia
Hague apostille and non-Hague embassy legalization, routed to the appropriate authority.
Confirmed before submission
We confirm the current requirements for your document type, issuing authority, and destination country before anything is filed.
Compliant with the rules that actually get documents accepted
Hague Apostille Convention (1961)
Apostilles issued for member countries; embassy legalization routed for non-member destinations.
State Secretary of State rules
Each filing follows the issuing state's current fee schedule, form requirements, and accepted document formats.
Vital records sourced from the state
California birth, marriage, and death certificates are sourced from the California Department of Public Health (state office), which the Secretary of State accepts for apostille on the first submission.
Notary-compliant document prep
Notarizable forms are sent blank so you can fill in the facts and sign in front of a notary — then the apostille is applied to your notarized original.
What We Check
Before you move forward, we review the document type, issuing authority, destination country, signature, notarization, certified copy requirements, federal versus state routing, and whether translation or legalization review is needed.
Built for Important International Documents
Clients use apostilles for immigration, dual citizenship, marriage abroad, school enrollment, foreign employment, business registration, legal matters, adoption, inheritance, banking, and international licensing.
Tell us about your document, where it was issued, the destination country, and your deadline. We will review the information and send an itemized quote and next steps.
Choose the State That Issued Your Document
Select the state where your document was issued, certified, notarized, or signed. Each state page explains the apostille route and how to request review.
Full-service apostille handling is available for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Select your state to view the apostille page, or request a document review if you are not sure where to start.
Click any state to view its apostille page. Full-service handling is available for all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Start With Full-Service Handling
Tell us about your document, where it was issued, the destination country, and your deadline. We will review the information and send an itemized quote and next steps.
Nationwide service · Tracked return shipping · Preparation Error Correction Guarantee