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The Process

How the Apostille Process Works

Three simple steps from document to international certification. We handle the paperwork, you get your apostille — fast.

Submit Your Inquiry

Tell Us What You Need

Fill out our online form with your document type, issuing state, and destination country. We'll confirm exactly what certification is required — notarization, state certification, apostille, or embassy legalization — and provide a clear timeline and quote. No charge for the consultation.

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    Specify document type (birth certificate, diploma, articles of incorporation, etc.)
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    Tell us the issuing state — we handle documents from all 50 states
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    Name the destination country so we determine Hague vs. non-Hague requirements
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    Receive a free quote with processing time options (standard, rush, same-day)
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Send Your Documents

Get Your Documents to Us

Mail in your original documents or certified copies, or drop them off at our New Jersey office. We'll confirm receipt immediately and begin processing. For sensitive documents, we offer tracked shipping labels and secure handling throughout.

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    Mail via USPS, FedEx, or UPS — we provide pre-paid labels on request
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    Drop off in person at our New Jersey location
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    We confirm receipt within hours — you'll always know where your documents are
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    Secure handling and chain-of-custody tracking for sensitive documents
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Receive Your Apostille

We Process & Return Your Certified Documents

Once we receive your documents, we handle the full certification chain — notarization (if needed), county certification, state apostille, and even embassy legalization for non-Hague countries. Your documents are returned to you with the apostille attached, ready for international use.

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    Standard processing: 5-7 business days
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    Expedited processing: 2-3 business days
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    Same-day rush available on select documents
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    Secure return shipping with tracking and optional insurance
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Processing Timeline

Choose the speed that fits your deadline.

Standard

5-7 Business Days

Best for planned applications. Documents processed in order with thorough quality checks.

Expedited

2-3 Business Days

Priority processing for tighter deadlines. Your documents move to the front of the queue.

Rush

Same-Day

Same-day processing for urgent needs. Available on select document types — call to confirm.

Have Questions About the Process?

Check our FAQ or reach out directly. We're happy to walk you through it — hablamos español.

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