Frequently Asked Questions
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An apostille (pronounced uh · paa · stil) is a certification issued by a designated authority to verify the authenticity of a public official’s signature on a document for use in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
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The country in which you will use the document determines the type of certificate you need:
An apostille is used when public documents are being transferred between countries that are a party to the Hague Apostille Convention and require no further diplomatic or consular legalization.
Authentication certificates are used for destination nations that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention and may require further diplomatic or consular legalization before being sent overseas.
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Turnaround can be as quick as next business day where applicable, or the standard 12–15 business day timeframe. Our Standard Apostille service starts at $150 for the first document and $65 for each additional.
Detailed pricing is in our fee section further down on this page.
Contact us for additional information or schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation for a detailed quote and timeline based on your needs.
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We provide apostille and certification services for all U.S. states, the Federal Government, U.S. territories (such as Puerto Rico), and the District of Columbia. No matter where your document was issued, we can assist you with the process.
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Yes, absolutely. We provide apostille and certification services for vital documents issued in all 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories (such as Puerto Rico), and the District of Columbia. Whether your birth certificate is from Colorado, your marriage certificate from Virginia, or your children’s birth certificates from New Hampshire, we can assist with all of them.
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Before sending your documents, we’ll want to review them to ensure everything is in order. Customers in Philadelphia can schedule an appointment to drop off their original documents in person. We can also provide a pre-paid shipping label to securely send your originals to us.
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It depends. The document must be electronically notarized by a notary commissioned in a state that allows apostilles for remotely notarized documents (e.g., Pennsylvania, New York, Montana, etc.).
If your document was previously notarized by a notary in a state that does not allow apostilles for remotely notarized documents, such as Wisconsin or Minnesota, for example, it would need to be electronically notarized again.
We can assist you with this process and ensure your electronic documents qualify for an apostille.
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Tyler Arcaro is a godsend. He helped me every step of the way ... with an apostille document that got rejected twice [because of other notaries]. He is incredibly knowledgable about the different options for processing the document. My document was also accepted incredibly fast at the Harrisburg apostille office because the worker recognized his name and knew the document would be correct. Very professional, understanding guy and I would definitely hire his services again.
Emily H., July 2025
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I came to Tyler with a rather complicated ask and he delivered, above and beyond! He is communicative, reasonable, and 100% knows his stuff. I never had to worry about anything even when I (and my documents) were halfway across the globe. Tyler is the real deal.
Sherina W., February 2025
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Tyler was kind, professional and, serendipitously, we were working on the same legal project. He explained the apostille process to me in depth. It was great getting to know him and I hope he keeps me informed on his project. Tyler offered to walk to my location to deliver the documents.
Perry G., January 2025
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Great experience! Tyler was very thorough and went the extra mile to make sure our documents were in order for the apostille by the Commonwealth and shared some helpful information on the process.
Alexander N., December 2024
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Tyler is the epitome of professionalism and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and prompt describe what you can expect and why I highly recommend you call Tyler for your notary service needs.
Grace P., February 2024
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Tyler was incredibly friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. He met me promptly (early actually!) for my scheduled appointment and took care of business painlessly. Will definitely return should I need notary services in the future.
Madainn, January 2024
The total cost and turnaround time depend on several factors, such as the type of documents, the state(s) or jurisdiction(s) involved, the number of documents requiring authentication, the service level chosen, and any additional requirements like notarial services, county clerk certification, or consular legalization.
Pricing and turnaround times start at:
Standard Apostille (~12–15 business days):
$150–$225 for the first document;
$60–$135 for each additionalPriority Apostille (~7–10 business days):
$240–$290 for the first document;
$135–$185 for each additionalExpress Apostille (~3–5 business days):
$315–$360 for the first document;
$190–$240 for each additional
In certain situations, we may also be able to provide Rush service with next-business-day turnaround.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with us to determine the most cost-effective and efficient solution for your needs.
