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Apostille Service Near Me

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Are you searching for Apostille Services Near Me?

While most apostille service companies have one location, we have nine strategically located offices in major metropolitan cities and in close proximity to the Secretary of State, US Federal Government, and Consulate and Embassy offices.  Our list of offices is below.

Many of our clients have more than one document to process and often than not, from two different states.  For example, if you were born in California and married in Nevada, you will need to obtain a California apostille and a Nevada apostille.  Our offices in Los Angeles, California can process your documents quickly saving you time and money.

An apostille is a certificate issued by the State which authenticates the official who has signed your document.  An apostille does not authenticate the content of your documents.  What is an apostille?  There are currently over 120 countries who are members of the Hague Apostille.

Our offices are located in the following areas:

Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
support@apostilleservices.com

Obtaining an apostille 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!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

USCIS Apostille

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Do you need to apostille USCIS Form G24 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services?  The USCIS office is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security.

If your Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship is older than 20 years, we recommend that you visit the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office and request a copy to be certified with Form G-24.

In some USCIS field offices, you can also request the records manager to include a red ribbon and gold seal.

Once you receive your certified true copy (Form G-24), go ahead and mail in the certified copy to our Washington, D.C. office and with our Washington DC apostille order forms.

Please note: USCIS form G-24 is not notarized nor processed through any Secretary of State office.  It can only be processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentication in Washington, D.C.  Our office in Washington, D.C. can apostille your USCIS certified documents through the U.S. Federal Government.  Please contact us for the most up-to-date processing time and availability.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: WashingtonDC@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Washington DC Apostille Order Forms

Obtaining an apostille on your USCIS Form G24 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!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Illinois Apostille

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Do you need Illinois Apostille Services?  Our office is located in Cook County and in the City of Chicago.  

To apostille documents in Illinois, you will need to follow these steps:

Please make sure your documents originate from Illinois.  If your documents require notarization, please be sure your documents are signed and notarized before you mail them to our office for processing.  Our office in Chicago, can only apostille documents originating from or notarized in the state of Illinois.

Step 1: Obtain a certified copy of the document you want to apostille. This may be a birth certificate, marriage certificate, educational degree (diploma & transcripts), or any other document that requires authentication.  We recommend that you contact the County Clerk’s office for instructions on how to obtain a certified copy of your document if you don’t have it.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: Illinois@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Illinois Apostille Order Forms

Step 2: Complete our Illinois Apostille Order Forms. You can download the forms from our website or contact us and we will email them to you with the instructions.

Step 3: Mail the completed form along with the original document to our Chicago, Illinois office.  Please contact us for the most up-to-date processing time and availability.

Once your document has been apostilled, it will be returned to you by FedEx or UPS. The apostille will be attached to the document, certifying that it is a true and legal document that can be used for official purposes in other countries.  You can seen an example of an Illinois apostille above.  You can find a list of countries of are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It is important to note that the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office only apostilles documents that have been issued by Illinois state agencies. If your document was issued by a federal agency, you will need to obtain an apostille from the U.S. Department of State.

Obtaining an apostille on your documents 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!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Apostille FBI Background Check Washington DC

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Do you need to apostille your FBI background check in Washington, D.C.?

An FBI background check is a U.S. Federal Government document issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.  This document can only be apostilled through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.  An FBI background check is not notarized.  Please do not notarize your FBI background check because it will not be accepted at the U.S. Department of State.

Note: If you have not obtained your FBI background check, please contact our office so we can recommend an FBI Channeler.  We recommend that you ask the FBI channeler to email you the results in .PDF format.

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and payment (see below).  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC apostille office with our order forms (see below).  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

Documents originating from the U.S. Federal Government are processed directly from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. – Office of Authentications. Our fees are as low as $75 and we also provide FedEx return shipping at no additional cost!  Choose from one of our plans (Basic, Plus, or Premier) below and click the ‘Download‘ button below to get started.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: FBI@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: FBI Apostille Order Forms

BASIC
12-15 Business Days!
SAVE
$255apostille
  • $125 for each additional.
  • 12-15 Business Days*
  • DC Issued Apostille
  • Incl. FedEx/UPS Ground
  • Delivered in 3-5 Days*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
  • Next-Day Support
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$375apostille
  • $145 for each additional
  • 7-10 Business Days*
  • DC Issued Apostille
  • Incl. FedEx/UPS 2-Day
  • Delivered in 2 Days*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
  • Same-Day Support
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PREMIER
3-5 Business Days!
FAST
$495apostille
  • $295 for each additional
  • 3-5 Business Days*
  • DC Issued Apostille
  • Incl. FedEx Overnight
  • Delivered in 1 Day*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
  • Immediate Support
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Please call us for the most up to date processing time and availability!

Instructions (4 simple steps):
Step 1: Choose from Basic, Plus, or Premier.
Step 2: Pay online -or- complete credit card authorization form.
Note: Order forms include credit card authorization form.
Step 3: Download our FBI Apostille Order Forms (PDF Format)
(Includes: Order form, credit card authorization form, and translation request form)
Step 4: Mail-in your documents to the address listed on the order forms for processing.

FBI Apostille Order Forms

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and Federal Fees
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees
State Jurisdiction Form

Example of an FBI Background Check in a digital format (PDF Copy) and a hard copy printed on special tamper resistant paper.

 

We can also process documents issued from all 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government.  Do you have additional documents from another State? Click on your State to download the order forms.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC

* The processing time and FedEx return shipping are estimated.
** FedEx/UPS international priority shipping fee is $100.
*** Translation services costs extra.

Please review our Terms of Service and Conditions and our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Apostille Certificate of Citizenship

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Do you need to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship?

A certificate of citizenship is an official document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to individuals who have obtained U.S. citizenship through birth abroad to U.S. citizen parents or through the naturalization process.

The certificate serves as proof of U.S. citizenship and includes important information such as the person’s name, date and place of birth, and the date and manner in which they acquired U.S. citizenship. The certificate also includes security features to prevent counterfeiting and ensure its authenticity.

A certificate of citizenship is an important document that can be used for various purposes, including obtaining a passport, enrolling in school, applying for certain government benefits, and proving eligibility to work in the United States.

To apostille a Certificate of Citizenship, you will need to follow the process outlined below:

Obtain a certified copy of your certificate of citizenship. This can be done by contacting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and requesting a certified copy.

Once you have received the certified copy, the next step is to mail it to our Washington DC apostille office with the completed order forms for processing.  We recommend that you contact our office before you mail in your documents.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: WashingtonDC@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: Washington DC Apostille Order Forms

Obtaining an apostille on a Certificate of Citizenship 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!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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To check the status of a preexisting order, click here.

Apostille Services is the leader in U.S. document authentications. We can process documents issued from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government.

Our offices are strategically located in: Washington State, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York

Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
support@apostilleservices.com

         


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