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    Federal Apostille Processing Time Estimator

    All federal documents are processed through the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications. Select your document type and order date to see your estimated timeline.

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    FBI Background Check Apostille

    Processing Time 10-12 business days $120

    Processing through the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications. Does not include FBI channeler processing time (3-5 business days).

    Order today: Estimated delivery by April 3, 2026
    • Federal apostille via U.S. Department of State
    • Document review before submission
    • Return shipping via USPS Priority Mail
    • Email status updates

    Certificate of Naturalization Apostille

    Processing Time 10-12 business days $120

    USCIS document processed through the U.S. Department of State. A Certified True Copy from USCIS is required — do not send the original.

    Order today: Estimated delivery by April 3, 2026
    • Federal apostille via U.S. Department of State
    • Document review before submission
    • Return shipping via USPS Priority Mail
    • Email status updates

    Certificate of Citizenship Apostille

    Processing Time 10-12 business days $120

    USCIS document processed through the U.S. Department of State. A Certified True Copy from USCIS is required — do not send the original.

    Order today: Estimated delivery by April 3, 2026
    • Federal apostille via U.S. Department of State
    • Document review before submission
    • Return shipping via USPS Priority Mail
    • Email status updates

    Federal Court Document Apostille

    Processing Time 10-12 business days $120

    Includes federal district court, bankruptcy court, and immigration court documents. Requires DOJ preliminary authentication before Department of State apostille.

    Order today: Estimated delivery by April 3, 2026
    • DOJ preliminary authentication
    • Federal apostille via U.S. Department of State
    • Document review before submission
    • Return shipping via USPS Priority Mail

    Other Federal Agency Document Apostille

    Processing Time 10-12 business days $120

    Documents bearing the seal of a federal agency (USDA, USPTO, IRS, etc.) processed through the U.S. Department of State.

    Order today: Estimated delivery by April 3, 2026
    • Federal apostille via U.S. Department of State
    • Document review before submission
    • Return shipping via USPS Priority Mail
    • Email status updates

    State-Level Apostille (for Federal Authentication)

    Processing Time 10-12 business days $120

    Some documents require state-level apostille before or alongside federal authentication. Includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and other state-issued documents that also need federal-level processing.

    Order today: Estimated delivery by April 3, 2026
    • State-level apostille coordination
    • Document review before submission
    • Return shipping via USPS Priority Mail
    • Email status updates
    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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