Apostille any notarized document — affidavits, declarations, parental consent letters, or authorizations — for official use in another country. Remote service with certified translation. Free document review.
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What type of notarized document do you have?
When you apostille a notarized document, the apostille does not verify the content of your document — it verifies that the notary who signed it was a duly commissioned notary public at the time of signing. The Secretary of State confirms the notary's credentials and issues an apostille certificate attached to your document.
This means two things matter for apostilling a notarized document:
Our pre-submission review checks both before we send anything to the state office. This prevents the most common causes of rejection and delay.
Immigration processes frequently require apostilled notarized statements, affidavits of support, consent letters for minors traveling abroad, and similar documents. We prepare these for use in any Hague Convention country.
A child traveling internationally without both parents often requires a notarized parental consent letter — and many countries require it with an apostille. We apostille parental consent letters quickly, including same-day expedited options in supported states.
Sworn affidavits and declarations submitted to foreign courts or administrative bodies must be apostilled to be admissible. We ensure your legal documents meet the authentication requirements of the destination country.
| Document | Issuing authority | Estimated time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notarized document (original) | Notary Public | Already prepared or 1–2 business days to notarize | The document must be notarized by a licensed notary public. The apostille authenticates the notary's signature and seal — not the underlying document content. |
| Apostille certificate | Secretary of State of the state where notarization was performed | 1–10 business days | The relevant Secretary of State office is determined by where the notarization took place, not where you live or where the document was created. |
| Certified translation (if required) | Sworn / certified translator | 1–3 business days | Required for submission to authorities in countries with a different official language. |
| Copy of valid ID | Applicant | Current | For identity verification if we are assisting with notarization. Must match the name on the document exactly. |
Send us a scan of your document. We confirm it is properly notarized for apostille purposes, identify the correct Secretary of State, and provide a complete timeline and quote. If notarization is still needed, we advise on the correct format.
We review the notarization for completeness — notary commission, signature, seal, and expiry. Improperly notarized documents are the most common cause of apostille rejection. We catch this before submission.
We submit your notarized document to the Secretary of State of the correct state and track the submission. Status updates are provided throughout the process.
If a certified translation is required for your destination, we arrange it after the apostille is attached. Documents are returned by express tracked courier to any address worldwide.
Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.
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Laura ChenLegal Document Expert
Specialist in documents for the English-speaking market with a focus on fast and secure processing.
Any document notarized by a licensed notary public can potentially be apostilled. Common examples include: affidavits and sworn statements, parental consent letters for minor travel, declarations of single status, declarations of financial support, authorization letters, consent forms, certifications by professionals, and notarized translations. The apostille authenticates the notary's signature, not the content itself.
The apostille does not certify the content of your document — it certifies that the notary who signed it is a duly commissioned notary in that state. The Secretary of State confirms the notary's commission and attaches an apostille certificate. This chain of authentication is what makes the document legally recognized abroad.
No — you can have a document notarized in any US state. The apostille is then issued by the Secretary of State of that state. If you notarize in Florida, the Florida Secretary of State issues the apostille. We manage submissions to all 50 state offices.
Once the document is notarized, apostille processing typically takes 1–10 business days depending on the state. Many states offer 1–3 day expedited services. Some states offer same-day in-person processing. We advise on the fastest available option.
It depends on whether the notary's commission was still active at the time of notarization and whether the notary's records are still verifiable by the Secretary of State. Older notarizations sometimes present issues. We review your document's notarization details in our free review before advising you to proceed.
Yes — Spain and most Hague Convention countries accept apostilled notarized consent letters for minor children traveling with one parent or unaccompanied. Requirements vary slightly by destination airline and country. We advise on the exact format your specific destination requires.
If submitting to authorities in a country that uses a different official language, yes. We provide certified translations accepted internationally.
Our notarized document apostille service starts at $69. With certified translation: from $129. Contact us for a precise quote based on your document type, state, and destination.
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