Apostille Processing and Courier Services
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate issued by a government authority that verifies the authenticity of a public document for use in another country.
If you are sending documents overseas — for marriage, dual citizenship, immigration, business, or education — the receiving country often requires proof that your document is legitimate. An apostille provides that official verification.
It confirms:
• The signature on the document is authentic
• The person who signed it is authorized
• The seal or stamp is valid
Once a document receives an apostille, it is recognized in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
When Do You Need an
Apostille?
You may need an apostille if you are:
• Getting married abroad
• Applying for dual citizenship
• Submitting documents for immigration
• Teaching or working overseas
• Opening a business internationally
• Adopting internationally
What Documents Can Be
Apostilled?
Common documents include:
• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce decrees
• Death certificates
• Power of Attorney
• FBI background checks
• Diplomas & transcripts
• Corporate formation documents
Apostille Services Offered
All prices include Government fees and Fed Ex Ground Shipping in United States.
Standard Services
Documents issued in Maryland
Completed and mailed within 11-20 Business Days
Cost: $200 for the first document
$125 per additional document
Accelerated Services
Documents issued in Maryland
Completed and mailed within 7-10 Business Days
Cost: $275 for the first document
$125 per additional document
Expedited Services
Documents issued in Maryland
Completed and mailed within 3-6 Business Days
Cost: $350 for the first document
$150 per additional document
Other States
Completed and returned timeframe varies based on state
Cost: $400 for the first document
$125 per additional document
For use in Non-Hague Countries
Completed and returned in 10-60 Business Days
Documents issued in Maryland
*Cost start at $325 for the first document
$175 per additional document
Documents Issues in Other States
*Cost start at $450 for the first document
$250 per additional document
*Prices vary based on country
Additional cost applies for rush processing
FBI Background Check
Completed and mailed within 10-60 Business Days
Cost start at $275 for the first document
$125 per additional document
*Prices vary based on country and embassy fees
Apostille Courier Services
Secure courier service that hand-delivers your documents to and from the appropriate state or federal office for fast and reliable apostille processing.
Cost: $100.00: Hand delivery and pick-up in state of Maryland and Standard return via Fed Ex 2 Day Shipping in United States
Cost: $200.00: Hand delivery and pick-up in Washinton DC and Standard return via Fed Ex 2 Day Shipping in United States
*Sender must cover government fees; additional cost applies for expedited return mail
Disclaimer
I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advise on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.