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
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400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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