How to Order an Apostille in

3 Easy Steps

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a special certificate issued by the government that makes your document valid for use in another country. It is used for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention — a treaty that simplifies international document recognition.

Common reasons you may need an apostille include:

  • Using birth, marriage, or death certificates abroad

  • Submitting school or university records internationally

  • Proving business or legal documents overseas

How to Order an Apostille in 3 Easy Steps

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a special certificate issued by the government that makes your document valid for use in another country. It is used for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention — a treaty that simplifies international document recognition.

Common reasons you may need an apostille include:

  • Using birth, marriage, or death certificates abroad

  • Submitting school or university records internationally

  • Proving business or legal documents overseas

How it works

Step 1: Submit Your Request Online

Complete our form and upload your documents.


Choose whether you need a State-level Apostille or a Federal Apostille.

Step 2: We Process Your Documents

We Handle the Submission

We’ll handle the government filing, fees, and shipping on your behalf.

Step 3: Receive Your Completed Apostille

Get Your Apostille Delivered

Your apostilled documents will be securely shipped back to you.

If you have any questions, tap the button below to contact our team directly!

How it works

Step 1: Submit Your Request Online

Complete our form and upload your documents.


Choose whether you need a State-level Apostille or a Federal Apostille.

Step 2: We Process Your Documents

We Handle the Submission

We’ll handle the government filing, fees, and shipping on your behalf.

Step 3: Receive Your Completed Apostille

Get Your Apostille Delivered

Your apostilled documents will be securely shipped back to you.

If you have any questions, tap the button below to contact our team directly!

Apostille Services

Apostille Services

State-Level Apostille (Maryland, Virginia, DC)

State-issued documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and local records are authenticated by their issuing state.

  • Currently available for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

  • Pricing varies by state due to government fees and shipping requirements.

  • First available product: Couples Vital Records Apostille (MD, VA, DC)

(More state-level options coming soon as we expand service availability.)

Federal Apostille — U.S. Department of State (Standard)

For federal documents such as FBI background checks, Social Security letters, or naturalization records that require processing through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.

  • Processing includes federal fees and shipping.

  • Product example: FBI Background Check Apostille

Federal Apostille — U.S. Department of State (Rush)

For customers who need their federal documents processed faster at the U.S. Department of State.

  • Processing includes federal fees and shipping.

  • Product example: FBI Background Check Apostille

Authentication (Full Legalization)

What is Authentication?

Authentication is the process for countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention (also known as “non-Hague countries”). Instead of an apostille, these documents go through a multi-step legalization process at the state, federal, and consular levels.

  • Non-Hague Countries = Countries that have not signed the Hague Treaty Agreement.

  • Used for purposes such as business, adoption, study, or relocation abroad.

We are now providing authentication services at the state and federal levels, followed by embassy or consulate legalization for non-Hague countries.

Please call us for pricing details — online pricing will be available soon.

(More state-level options will be added as our service availability expands.)

Get In Touch

Assistance Hours

(By Appointment)

6200 Baltimore Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737, USA

All appointments must be finalized with a confirmation call from a team member.

Get In Touch

Assistance Hours

(By Appointment)

6200 Baltimore Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737, USA

All appointments must be finalized with a confirmation call from a team member.

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