Document retrieval, then apostille.
Don't have the right copy of your record? We obtain it for you — certified vital records, corporate documents, court records, and FBI checks — and complete the apostille in one process.
- We obtain the certified record
- Vital, corporate, court & FBI records
- Nationwide retrieval
- Then apostilled, one process
Get your apostille quote
Tell us about your document — we'll confirm the process, price, and estimated completion time.
We get the record, then apostille it
Apostilles usually require a state-issued certified copy, not a plain photocopy. If you no longer hold the right version, that's where documents get stuck.
We obtain the correct certified record from the issuing office — anywhere in the country — and then complete the apostille, so it's one process instead of several.
From birth certificates to good-standing records to FBI checks, we track it down and authenticate it.
- We obtain
- Certified records
- Types
- Vital, corporate, court, FBI
- Coverage
- Nationwide
- Then
- Apostille handled by us
- Translation
- Coordinated
- Turnaround
- Standard & rush
Records we obtain
- Birth, marriage & death certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Corporate & good-standing records
- FBI background checks
- Court records
- School & education records
What we handle
Records we track down and apostille
Vital records
Certified birth, marriage, and death certificates from the issuing state.
Corporate documents
Articles, good-standing certificates, and other business records.
FBI checks
We channel your FBI Identity History Summary and apostille it federally.
Court records
Divorce decrees, judgments, and other court-issued documents.
Translation coordinated
Certified translation added where your destination requires it.
One process
Retrieved, apostilled, and returned tracked — handled by one team.
- 50
- U.S. states + D.C. covered
- 132
- Google reviews · 5.0★
- 120+
- Hague countries served
- 2
- San Diego offices
How it works, step by step
- 1
Tell us what you need
The record, the person or entity, and where it was issued.
- 2
We retrieve it
We obtain the certified copy from the issuing office.
- 3
Apostille
Routed to the correct state or federal authority.
- 4
Delivered
Returned tracked, ready to use abroad.
Get your documents moving today
A flat quote and a realistic timeline within one business day.
A real, verifiable apostille
The documents we handle come back with an official apostille attached where required — accepted in every Hague Convention country and verifiable online. Here's a real example (personal details redacted), alongside 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.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Apostille Near Me, specifically Frank, and the process couldn't have gone any better. Excellent communication and very professional! I look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Document retrieval questions, answered
Straight answers to what clients ask us most. Don't see yours? We're one call away.
What can you retrieve?+
Certified vital records (birth, marriage, death), divorce decrees, court records, corporate documents and good-standing certificates, and FBI Identity History Summaries — then we apostille them.
Why not just send you my copy?+
Apostilles usually require a state-issued certified copy, not a plain photocopy. If you don't have the right version, we obtain it so your document isn't rejected.
Do you retrieve from any state?+
Yes. We obtain records nationwide and complete the apostille in one process, so you don't have to coordinate with multiple offices.
How long does retrieval take?+
It depends on the issuing office. We give you a realistic timeline and a flat price up front, with rush options where available.
What information do you need to retrieve a record?+
For vital records we typically need the full name on the record, the date and place of the event, and the person's relationship to the requester; for corporate records, the exact entity name and state of formation. The more detail you can give us, the faster the issuing office can locate the certified copy.
Can you retrieve a record on someone else's behalf?+
Some records — especially birth and marriage certificates — are restricted to eligible parties, and the issuing office may require proof of relationship or authorization. We tell you up front what that state requires so the request isn't delayed or denied.
Still have a question? Call us at 1-800-889-7850
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