Federal Apostille Services — Ready in 10 Business Days

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

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

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Government Fees Included

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Apostilles Processed

$149

Expedited Service

Business Days

100%

Hague Acceptance

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❌ Confusing, outdated checkout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

The U.S. Department of State issues apostilles and authentication certificates for documents issued by federal agencies. These documents are often required for international use, including immigration, employment abroad, dual citizenship, and legal matters in Hague Convention countries.

Our federal apostille service helps clients obtain an apostille quickly without navigating the complex government process themselves.

Federal Documents

FBI Background Checks

Naturalization Certificates

FDA & USDA Certificates

National Archives (NARA)

U.S. Patents & Trademarks

Federal Court Records

State Documents

Birth & Death Certificates

Marriage & Divorce Certificates

Academic Diplomas & Transcripts

Power of Attorney & Notarized Docs

Corporate Documents

Benefit Verification & Govt Letters

(SSA) Benefit Letters

VA (Veterans Affairs) Benefit Letters

Military Disability Rating Decisions

Pension Letters

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our federal apostille services? 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.

A Federal Apostille is an official certificate issued by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. It authenticates the signature and seal on a U.S. federal document so that foreign governments in Hague Apostille Convention member countries legally accept that document as genuine.

Federal apostilles are processed through the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Once we receive your document, we submit it in person for apostille authentication. After the apostille certificate is issued, we email you high-quality scans of the apostilled document and ship the original to you with tracking.
Typical processing time is approximately 10 business days, depending on government workload and federal holidays. By mail, the process takes 2–3 months or longer. Our service is designed to get your apostille back quickly, without the long delays.

You can also use our Delivery Estimator.

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.

No, a notary public cannot issue an apostille.

A Federal Apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, DC. It is required for documents that originate from a federal agency such as an FBI background check, Social Security Administration record, USPTO certificate, or federal court document. If your document came from the U.S. federal government, it needs a federal apostille.

A State Apostille is issued by the Secretary of State’s office in the state where your document was issued. It covers state and county-level documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, academic diplomas, notarized papers, and powers of attorney. Rules, fees, and turnaround times vary depending on which state issued the document.

A simple way to remember it: federal document → federal apostille. State document → state apostille.

For most visa and residency applications abroad, you will need both a federal apostille on your FBI background check and a state apostille on your birth or marriage certificate. We handle both.

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.

Your credit card will be charged by US Document Services LLC which operates under the service mark Federal Apostille. This is the legal business entity that processes all payments for our apostille services.

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TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

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“Amazing, Fast, Easy to do”

“I moved overseas this year to Colombia. While doing the marital visa process, I learned I needed an FBI background check done and apostilled. Was able to do this thru Federal Apostille with a few clicks on their site. And they provide the service faster than what a normal person can get, which helped with the short time frames I had to meet Colombia’s requirements. Five stars all day!”

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“Dependable as advertised”

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

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