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Get fast federal apostille services with FederalApostille.com. Just upload your document and we handle the preparation and filing. Submitted in person to the U.S. Department of State and shipped to you in approximately 10 business days

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WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE & WHY YOU NEED ONE ?

If you’re moving abroad, getting married overseas, applying for a work visa, or handling legal matters in another country, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to “apostille” your documents. But what does that actually mean?

An apostille is an official certificate issued by the U.S. Department of State that verifies the authenticity of a federal document. It’s recognized in over 125 countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Think of it as an international stamp of approval that tells foreign governments: “Yes, this document is legitimate.”

Without an apostille, your FBI background check, patent, court record, or other federal document won’t be accepted abroad — no matter how official it looks. That’s where we come in.

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DIY Mail-In

❌ 2–3 months wait (mail-in only)

❌ No updates during process

❌ Risk of lost or delayed mail

Federal Apostille (Expedited)

✓ 10 business days

✓ Flat-rate $149 (gov fees included)

✓ High-quality scans included

✓ No hidden surcharges

✓ FBI Background Checks

✓ Other federal documents

Other Providers

⚠️ Misleading “same-day” claims

❌ Hidden surcharges

❌ Confusing, outdated checkout

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How It Works

Get Your Apostille in 3 Steps
We’ve processed thousands of apostilles. Here’s how straightforward the process is:

Checkout online.

Pay securely online with our flat-rate pricing. All government fees and processing costs are included—no hidden charges or surprise fees later.

Upload document.

After checkout, securely upload your FBI background check or federal document through our Portal. We’ll review it to ensure everything is correct before filing.

Get your Apostille.

Receive high-quality scans via email in approximately 10 business days. Your original apostilled document is shipped to your door with tracking included.

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Why Thousands of Clients Choose Federal Apostille

There are plenty of apostille services out there. Here’s why clients consistently choose us over DIY and other providers:

Government fees included. Digital scans included. No hidden surcharges.

The Trusted Choice for Expedited Federal Apostilles

10 business day turnaround — faster than DIY (2–3 months)

Works for FBI Background Checks, FDA/USDA docs, patents, trademarks, and federal court records

Flat-rate pricing — government fees included, no surprises

Scans included — high-quality digital copies emailed immediately

Secure online checkout — encrypted payments, trusted processors

Accepted worldwide — valid in all Hague Convention countries

U.S.-registered company — not a random overseas website

Thousands of apostilles processed — proven, experienced team

Dedicated support — real humans to answer your questions

Optional shipping — originals can be returned with tracking

Emergency handling available — for death/critical illness abroad

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Federal & State Documents We Handle

We specialize in federal apostilles processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We also handle state-level apostilles through the appropriate Secretary of State offices.

Federal Document

Federal documents are issued by U.S. government agencies and require apostille authentication through the U.S. Department of State. We hand-deliver all federal documents in person in Washington, D.C.

Our most-requested service. Whether you received your Identity History Summary from an FBI-approved channeler or directly from the FBI, we can apostille it. Commonly needed for immigration visas, teaching abroad, international marriage, and foreign employment.

If you’re a naturalized U.S. citizen and need to prove your citizenship abroad, your Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570) requires a federal apostille from the Department of State. This is frequently required for dual citizenship applications, inheritance claims, property purchases, and consular registrations in foreign countries.

Documents obtained from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration — including certified copies of historical immigration records, military service records, land patents, and other archived federal documents — require a federal apostille. These are commonly needed for genealogy-based citizenship applications (such as Italian jure sanguinis or Irish foreign birth registration), estate claims, and historical legal proceedings abroad.

Certificates of Free Sale, export certificates, and other regulatory documents issued by federal agencies. Required by many countries for importing food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical products.

Patent grants, trademark registrations, and other intellectual property documents issued by the USPTO. Often needed for filing IP protections or enforcing intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions.

Judgments, orders, and certified copies from U.S. federal courts. Required for enforcing legal decisions, establishing legal status, or submitting evidence in legal proceedings abroad.

Benefit Verification & Government Letters

U.S. government agencies issue benefit verification letters and decision documents that are frequently required for immigration, residency, and pension claims abroad. These federal documents are apostilled through the U.S. Department of State.

SSA benefit verification letters confirm your Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits. Many countries require an apostilled SSA letter as proof of income for residency visas, retirement visas, and non-lucrative visas. Common destinations include Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

The Department of Veterans Affairs issues benefit summary letters (sometimes called VA award letters) that verify disability compensation, pension, education benefits, or healthcare eligibility. An apostilled VA letter is often required when a U.S. veteran applies for residency, tax exemptions, or government services in a foreign country.

VA disability rating decision letters confirm your service-connected disability percentage and compensation amount. Foreign governments and institutions may require these apostilled documents for immigration applications, residency permits, disability accommodations, or tax benefit claims abroad.

Federal pension verification letters — including those from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for retired federal employees, military retirement pay statements, and other federal pension documentation — are frequently required as apostilled proof of income for foreign residency applications, particularly in countries that require minimum income thresholds for retirement or non-lucrative visas.

State Documents

State-issued documents are apostilled through the Secretary of State’s office in the state where the document was issued. We handle the entire process for you.

Needed for dual citizenship applications, foreign school enrollment, immigration proceedings, and proving identity abroad. Must be a certified copy from the issuing state’s vital records office.

Required when registering your marriage abroad, applying for a spousal visa, changing your name in a foreign country, or proving marital status for immigration purposes.

Often required before you can legally remarry in another country or to finalize immigration paperwork that requires proof of marital status.

Needed for settling estates with international assets, collecting insurance or pension benefits abroad, or handling inheritance matters in foreign jurisdictions.

Universities and employers abroad frequently require apostilled academic records before they’ll recognize your degree or accept your credentials. Includes high school diplomas, bachelor’s and graduate degrees, and official transcripts.

Legal documents granting authority to act on your behalf in foreign jurisdictions. Includes general and specific powers of attorney, affidavits, sworn statements, and other notarized documents.

Articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, corporate resolutions, and other business documents needed for establishing or verifying a U.S. business entity in a foreign country.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about federal apostille services? You’re not alone. Whether you need an FBI background check apostille, a state-issued document certified, or you’re wondering about same-day apostille options, our FAQ covers the most common questions clients ask before starting their order. Here’s everything you need to know to feel confident your documents will be processed correctly and accepted abroad.

Most federal apostilles are ready in about 10 business days when submitted in person in Washington, D.C. By mail, the process takes 2–3 months or longer. Our service is designed to get your apostille back quickly, without the long delays.

Same-day apostille service for federal documents is only possible in rare emergencies, such as a death or life-threatening illness abroad, and requires proof. If you qualify, contact us for details. For most clients, processing takes about 10 business days.

Yes. We process both federal and state apostilles. Federal documents (like FBI background checks, FDA/USDA documents, patents, trademarks, and federal court records) are handled through the U.S. Department of State. State-issued documents (like birth certificates, marriage certificates, or university transcripts) are handled through the relevant Secretary of State’s office.

For most documents such as an FBI background check apostille, no mailing is required — you can upload the PDF version you receive from your FBI channeler. For other federal and state documents, some originals may be required. If so, we’ll guide you step by step.

Yes. Apostilles are recognized in all Hague Convention countries. If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, the process is called legalization through the consulate or embassy. We can advise you on this if needed.

Every order includes high-quality scans of your apostilled documents. If you need the originals back, we offer tracked return shipping (domestic and international) for an additional fee. Domestic U.S. shipping is a flat $20 and International shipping is a flat $119.

We’re a U.S. based company that physically hand-delivers documents to the U.S. Department of State. No overseas middlemen, no hidden fees.

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TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

“Clear communication”

“I needed my FBI background check apostilled for my Colombia visa. They delivered scans in 10 business days. Way faster than doing it myself. Clear communication the whole time.”

– Michael R. (Houston, TX)

“Huge relief”

“I was skeptical at first, but they delivered my FBI apostille exactly when promised — scans in 10 days, originals a week later. Huge relief.”

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Flat-rate $149. Scans included. Average 10 business days.

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Expedited federal apostille service. Flat-rate pricing with scans included.