U.S. apostille services, handled end to end.
State, federal, and FBI apostilles, certified translation, notary, and document retrieval — one partner for every U.S. document, routed to the right authority. Nationwide by secure mail, plus two San Diego offices.
- Every U.S. Secretary of State + the U.S. Dept. of State
- Certified translation and notarization coordinated
- Most orders in six business days or sooner, with tracked return shipping
- Flat price per document, shown before you order
What is an apostille service?
An apostille authenticates the seal and signature on a public document so it's recognized abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention — replacing embassy legalization for member countries.
State-issued documents are apostilled by the Secretary of State; federal documents by the U.S. Department of State. Sending one to the wrong office is the top reason filings get rejected — we route each document to the correct office.
We handle the whole process, plus the certified translation, notarization, and legalization around it.
At a glance
- Coverage
- All 50 states + D.C.
- State documents
- Secretary of State
- Federal documents
- U.S. Department of State
- Translation
- Certified, arranged by us
- Turnaround
- Six business days or sooner
- Non-Hague countries
- Embassy legalization
Services
Every apostille service, one partner
From FBI checks to corporate records to partner support for law firms — pick the service you need, or tell us your document and we'll take it from there.
Federal Apostille (U.S. Dept. of State)
Authentication of federal documents by the U.S. Department of State.
Learn more →FBI Background Check Apostille
FBI Identity History Summary channeling + federal apostille — our flagship.
Learn more →Certificate of Good Standing
Retrieve and apostille corporate good-standing certificates.
Learn more →Certified Translation
Certified / sworn translation coordinated with your apostille.
Learn more →Mobile & In-Office Notary
Notarization at our offices or wherever you are.
Learn more →Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Online notarization by secure audio-video.
Learn more →Document Retrieval & Procurement
We obtain the underlying record when you no longer hold it.
Learn more →Embassy / Consulate Legalization
Legalization for non-Hague destination countries.
Learn more →Law Firms & Partners
Partner pricing and white-label apostille handling for firms and relocation companies.
Learn more →Every document we handle
State, federal, corporate, and notarized — 26+ document types, all routed to the correct authority. Don't see yours? We almost certainly handle it, and can obtain the certified copy if you no longer hold the original.
From your desk to done
Four steps, one accountable team — from the moment you tell us your document to the finished apostille back in your hands.
- 1
Tell us your document
Share the document and destination country. We confirm whether it's state or federal, and you see our flat price per document before you order.
- 2
Prepare & certify
We obtain certified copies where needed and handle any notarization the document requires first.
- 3
Submit for the apostille
We route it to the correct Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State for the apostille.
- 4
Delivered to you
Tracked originals return to you or your destination, with digital scans for your records.
- 50
- U.S. states + D.C. covered
- 132
- Google reviews · 5.0★
- 120+
- Hague member countries
- 2
- San Diego offices
What affects your timeline & cost
Every document is a little different, so there's no one-size number. You see our flat price per document before you order. These are the factors that move your timeline and cost.
State or federal?
State documents are apostilled by a Secretary of State, often within a few business days; federal documents go through the U.S. Department of State, which takes longer. Which one applies sets your baseline.
Which state issued it
Processing speed varies from one Secretary of State to another. We quote the current turnaround for the specific state your document was issued in.
Do we obtain the record?
If you need a certified copy or notarization first, that adds a step. If your document is already apostille-ready, we go straight to authentication.
How fast
Most orders are completed in six business days or sooner once we have your document; federal and FBI documents take about 10 business days.
Certified translation
If your destination requires a translation, we coordinate a certified one in the right order — a little more time and cost.
Non-Hague destination
Countries outside the Hague Convention need embassy legalization instead of an apostille — a longer, multi-step chain we handle end to end.
One partner for every U.S. document
You see our flat price per document before you order.
A real, verifiable apostille
Your document comes back with an official apostille certificate attached — accepted in every Hague Convention country and verifiable online. Below is an example (personal details redacted), with what clients say.
“Fantastic service! Frank was really helpful navigating this complex European requirement. Would highly recommend.”
“I needed to apostille a number of documents, for residency abroad, and Apostille Near Me handled everything in a very timely manner. Frank runs a fantastic operation and really cares about his customers.”
“Fast, friendly and great location. Thank you Frank. Highest recommendation.”
Apostille questions, answered
Straight answers to what clients ask us most. Don't see yours? We're one call away.
What apostille services do you offer?+
State apostilles through each Secretary of State, federal apostilles through the U.S. Department of State, FBI background-check apostilles, certified translation, mobile and online notarization, document retrieval, and embassy legalization for non-Hague countries.
Do I need a state or a federal apostille?+
It depends on who issued the document. State records — birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, corporate documents — are apostilled by the Secretary of State. Federal records — FBI checks, Social Security, naturalization — go through the U.S. Department of State. We route each document to the correct authority.
Do you serve all 50 states?+
Yes. We serve every U.S. state by secure mail, plus two San Diego walk-in offices, and prepare documents for the 120+ member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention.
How long does an apostille take?+
Most orders are completed in six business days or sooner once we have your document; federal and FBI documents take about 10 business days, and embassy or consulate legalization for non-Hague countries takes longer. We confirm a realistic timeline up front.
How much does an apostille cost?+
We charge a flat price per document, based on the document type and the state or agency that issued it. You see that price before you order, with no hidden fees.
What if my destination country isn't in the Hague Convention?+
For non-member countries we arrange embassy or consulate legalization instead of an apostille, and coordinate any required certified translation.
Still have a question? Call us at 1-800-889-7850
The people behind every apostille
Founder Frank Metayer and our team handle your documents in person at two San Diego offices — and nationwide by secure mail for everyone else. One accountable team from intake to delivery.
- One dedicated point of contact
- Two San Diego walk-in offices
- Flat price per document, shown before you order
Get your documents moving today
Tell us your document and destination country. You see our flat price per document before you order.