Apostille
What is an Apostille?
An “Apostille” is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. A list of countries that accept Apostilles is provided by the US State Department. If the country of intended use does not participate in the Hague Convention, documents being sent to that country can be “Authenticated via the Embassy or Consulate for the country where the Document(s) will be used”.
The Office of the U.S. Department of State located in Washington, DC provides Apostille and Authentication service to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals on Federal or State Documents that will be used in a foreign country.
The Apostille Process can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!
Common Documents that Receive an Apostille or Authentication
- Affidavits
- Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
- Court Documents
- Divorce
- Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Education Documents (including diplomas and transcripts)
- International Adoption Dossiers
- Loan Documents for Companies
- Parental Consent for Minor’s Passport Application
- Power-of-Attorney Documents
- Registration Statements for Charitable Organizations
- Travel Consent Letters
- Trusts
- Wills
- International Adoption Dossiers
- Loan Documents for Companies
- Parental Consent for Minor’s Passport Application
- Power-of-Attorney Documents
- Registration Statements for Charitable Organizations
- Travel Consent Letters
- Trusts
- Wills
Pricing Schema:
Standard State Apostille Service
Drop Off Service, Mon & Thur.
7-10 Business Days
Rush Service Additional Fee
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Includes One Document, Additional Documents @ $75.00 each for the Same Secretary of State
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15-minute phone consultation
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2-day priority mail return
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State Apostille
Notarial Services: $15.00 Per Signature
International Shipping Fees will be Quoted Separately
Expedited Domestic Shipping: $65.00
Standard Federal Apostille Service
Mail In 21 Business Days
Rush Service Additional Fee
IRS Forms, FBI Background Checks, Etc.
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Includes One Document, Additional Documents @ $75.00 each for the Same Secretary of State
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15-minute phone consultation
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2-day priority mail return
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Federal Apostille
Notarial Services: $15.00 Per Signature
International Shipping Fees will be Quoted Separately
Expedited Domestic Shipping: $65.00
Standard Embassy Service
+ Embassy Fee
Mail In 30-45 Business Days
Rush Service Additional Fee
State or Federal Documents
Quote Given After Ascertaining
Country of Destination (COD)
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Includes One Document Apostilled, One DC Authentication, Embassy Legalization Fee Not Included,
Additional Documents @ COD Price. -
15-minute phone consultation
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2-day priority mail return
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State or Fed. Apostille
Notarial Services: $15.00 Per Signature
International Shipping Fees will be Quoted Separately
Expedited Domestic Shipping: $65.00
GUARANTEE:
Exceptional Notary guarantees that we will professionally manage the process from the Intake of your Document(s) to its destination. If Exceptional Notary is responsible for any error that requires a resubmission of your document(s) ,then your Apostille Fees will be refunded in full.
Translation fees are non-refundable. In addition, Exceptional Notary cannot guarantee dates as these are within the purview of Government entities.
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