Fast Apostille Services Nationwide
Reliable and secure document legalization for international use.
$150 per document*
Fast Apostille Services Nationwide
Reliable and secure document legalization for international use.
$150 per document*
Our Process is fast, secure and easy!
- Submit: Send us a digital copy of your document by uploading to our website.
- Review & Print: We review your file and print it in high-quality color to preserve its appearance.
- Certificate: We attach a custodial certificate to the printed copy. Note: This confirms the document was provided by the custodian but does not guarantee authenticity. Verification is done by the authority receiving the document.
- Notarization: The custodial certificate is notarized in order to obtain the Apostille from the Secretary of State office.
- Apostille: We obtain the Apostille from the appropriate Secretary of State. $150 Per document.
- Delivery: The completed Apostille is shipped via your selected shipping method. Tracking updates are sent to your email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@chicagonotary.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A True Copy is a high-quality printed copy of your original document that is certified by a notary as a faithful reproduction. A notary attaches a custodial certificate stating that the copy is an exact reproduction of the original document you submitted. The notarized true copy is then sent to the Secretary of State to receive the Apostille. This process certifies the copy as accurate reproduction of your document, but does not verify the authenticity of the original document itself. The receiving authority abroad is responsible for determining validity.
In some cases you need an original document Apostilled or a Certification Legalization for use in a foreign country. Documents with a raised seal such as a Birth certificate, Marriage License, Articles of Incorporation, or an document certified by the Secretary of State, or the court clerk needs to be an original document. You will need to send those documents to us. If you need to obtain those documents first we can get them for you if they are from Cook County or Illinois Secretary of State.
In some cases you need your document notarized and apostilled or certified for legalization. We do offer virtual notarization and can notarize your document for you. If you need a document notarized please let us know and we will make an appointment with you to do this.
We charge a flat $150 for a True Copy Apostille or Original Document such as a vital record: birth certificate, marriage license, death certificate or court document this includes state government fees.
Additional fees may apply if you need:
- In person notary visit or virtual notary service when you need your signature notarized or somebody else's signature notarized.
- Next-Day Delivery via FedEx or UPS Overnight
- International Delivery via FedEx, UPS, or DHL
Yes, for a True Copy Apostille or Original Document with a state seal on it such as a vital or court record - if you have multiple documents we do offer a discount if the documents are apostilled at the same time as the first document.
Example Order:
- 1 - 2 document - $150 each
- Each additional document is $100
Important Notes About Discounted Pricing
- Same Order Only: Discounted rates apply only when all documents are apostilled at the same time and shipped back together in one package.
- Same Country
- Document Readiness: All documents must be complete and ready for processing. If a document is missing required information or requires additional corrections, revisions, or repeated communications, extra service fees may apply.
Yes, we can for the state of Illinois only. You will need to meet with our notary virtually or in person to sign a release form authorizing us to get your records.
Any document that has the state seal on it to be apostilled must be the original document such as a vital record (birth, death, marriage certificate or court records). This document must be sent to us for an apostilled. Please send us a photo os scan of the document first to verify what state it is from and the processing time for you. You may send it to us using the upload button above. We then will supply you with out shipping address.
An apostille is a streamlined form of document legalization used between countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, verifying a public document's authenticity with a single stamp.
In contrast, legalization is a more complex, multi-step process involving a government agency and the destination country's embassy or consulate, and is required for countries not part of the Hague Convention. Both processes certify the authenticity of the official's signature and seal on a document but do not verify its content. We offer both services
What is Legalization?
- Purpose: To authenticate a foreign public document for use in a country that is not a member of the Hague Convention.
- Process: Typically involves multiple steps:
- Notarization: The document is first notarized by a public notary.
- State/Federal Certification: The document is then certified by a state or federal authority, such as the Secretary of State.
- Consular Legalization: Finally, the document is authenticated by the embassy or consulate of the destination country.
We can only apostilled documents for countries who are members of the Hague Convention listed here:
https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41
If your country is not listed here then you need a legalization.
*$150 fee applies to True Copy Apostille and Vital Documents. Documents needing additional notary services have additional fees. Shipping is not included.
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