US Department of State Authentication

U.S. Department of State Authentication | Federal Apostille Service

Skip the 4–6 week wait. We personally submit your federal documents directly to the U.S. Department of State for fast, secure apostille processing in about 10 business days.

~10 DaysTurnaround
$120Per Document
Hague & Non-HagueAccepted Worldwide

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How will you submit your documents?

When to use Mail-In: Documents with original raised seals, wet ink signatures, or ribbons (e.g., Certificates of Naturalization, NARA documents, state-level apostilles) must be submitted as physical originals. All other documents can be uploaded digitally.

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All fields marked with * are required. Order confirmation and tracking updates will be sent to your email.

Shipping & Destination

Shipping rates are subject to change. Federal Apostille & Authentication Services reserves the right to adjust shipping fees based on current market rates, carrier surcharges, and destination accessibility. Embassy legalization adds $25 for embassy handling & return shipping.

Documents & Services

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Accepted: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG, TIF. Max 25MB per file. Up to 20 files.

$120.00 per document for federal apostille authentication.

Additional Services (Optional)

We will scan your completed, authenticated document(s) and email you a digital copy before mailing the originals.

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Federal Apostille Authentication 0 documents x $120.00 $0.00
Shipping Domestic (U.S.) $25.00
Total Due $0.00
Payment Policy: Full payment is required at the time of order submission. All payments are processed securely through Square. Your card will be charged immediately upon submission.

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Why Use Our Federal Apostille Service

Avoid lost mail, rejected applications, and weeks of silence. Professional handling from start to finish — no forms, no confusion, no waiting.

Skip the 4–6 Week Wait

Mailing directly to the U.S. Department of State can take 4–6 weeks with no status updates. We personally submit your documents for a ~10 business day turnaround.

Reduce Risk of Rejection

Avoid lost documents, rejected applications, and costly delays. Our team reviews every submission to ensure it meets Department of State requirements the first time.

No Application, No Confusion

For about $100 more than mailing yourself, we handle submission directly — so there are no forms to complete, no guesswork, and no waiting in the dark.

How the Federal Apostille Process Works

A straightforward four-step process from your doorstep to the U.S. Department of State and back.

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Submit Your Order

Place your order online or mail your original federal document to our office. No complex application required.

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We Hand-Deliver

Our team personally submits your documents to the U.S. Department of State for authentication — faster than standard mail.

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10 Business Day Processing

The Department of State reviews and affixes the official apostille. Typical turnaround is approximately 10 business days.

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Tracked Return Delivery

Your apostilled document is mailed back to you with full tracking, so you know exactly when it will arrive.

Mail It Yourself vs. Use Our Service

For about $100 more, avoid the uncertainty and delays of handling it yourself.

Mailing to the U.S. Department of State Yourself

  • 4–6 week processing time with no status updates
  • Risk of lost or misdirected mail
  • Rejected applications due to minor errors
  • No tracking or direct contact during review
  • You complete and manage every form yourself

Our Federal Apostille Service

  • ~10 business day turnaround
  • Hand-delivered submission by our team
  • Professional review reduces rejection risk
  • Tracking provided for return shipment
  • No application to fill out — we handle everything
Eligible worldwide. Apostilles issued by the U.S. Department of State are accepted in all Hague Apostille Convention countries, and we also facilitate authentication for use in non-Hague countries through the appropriate embassy legalization steps.
Transparent Pricing

Flat Fee Per Federal Document

$120

One flat rate covers our professional handling, hand-delivered submission to the U.S. Department of State, and tracked return mailing. No hidden fees.

~10 Business DaysTypical Turnaround
Tracked ReturnFull Shipment Visibility
All CountriesHague & Non-Hague Eligible
No ApplicationWe Handle Everything
Federal Apostille & Notary Processing is a private document preparation and processing service and is not a government agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any federal, state, or local government authority.
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