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U.S. Apostille Services for Americans Living Abroad

You do not need to return to the United States or mail your original documents internationally to get a U.S. apostille. Upload a clear scan, and we handle submission, government fees, and worldwide delivery.

From $149 per document · No hidden fees · Tracked shipping included

Industry's Fastest
24-hour turnaround
Official Apostille
Hague compliant
120+ Countries
Accepted worldwide

50+

States & Territories

120+

Countries Accepted

1-Day

Express Available

100%

Hague Compliant

Common Challenges for Overseas Americans

I cannot visit a state office in person

Living abroad makes in-person visits to a Secretary of State office impossible. We submit on your behalf with no personal visit required.

I do not want to mail my original documents internationally

Sending irreplaceable originals through international mail is risky. Our True Copy method works from scans for most document types.

I cannot easily send a U.S. money order from overseas

Many government offices accept only U.S. money orders or checks. We handle all government fee payments on your behalf.

I am on a visa deadline and need this done fast

Our Priority Express tier processes state apostilles in 24 hours. We coordinate timing so your document arrives before your deadline.

How It Works

How It Works for Overseas Clients

1

Upload a clear scan of your document online

Use our secure submission form to upload a high-resolution scan of your document. No need to mail anything at this stage.

Takes about 2 minutes

2

We process the apostille with the correct authority

We route your document to the correct state Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State (for federal documents) and handle all paperwork and government fees.

Same-day processing available

3

We ship the completed apostille to your address worldwide

Once apostilled, we ship directly to your international address via tracked international shipping ($87). You receive tracking information by email.

Domestic and international delivery

Documents

Most Requested Documents from Abroad

FBI Background Check

Required for work visas, residency, and teaching abroad.

Birth Certificate

Needed for citizenship, marriage, and residency applications.

Marriage Certificate

Required for spousal visas, name changes, and legal status abroad.

Diploma or Transcript

Needed for foreign employment verification and graduate admissions.

Naturalization Certificate

Proof of U.S. citizenship for foreign government filings.

Divorce Decree

Required for remarriage, name change, or property transactions abroad.

Popular Destinations for Americans Abroad

Each country has specific apostille and document requirements. Select your destination for detailed guidance.

Add-On Services for International Clients

USCIS-certified translation for documents going to non-English-speaking countries.

International Remote Online Notary session for documents that require notarization before apostille.

Completion Scan

$59

We email a scan of your completed apostille packet so you have a digital copy before the physical document arrives.

Pricing

Pricing Overview

Economy Standard: from $149 per document (4 to 6 business days)

Standard Priority: from $197 per document (2 to 3 business days)

Priority Express: from $249 per document (24-hour processing)

International tracked shipping: $87

Domestic overnight shipping: $49

Government Processing and Handling fee: $19 per document

Federal apostilles (FBI background checks and other federal documents) take 6 to 14 business days and cannot be expedited. Service tiers apply to state documents only.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You do not need to be physically present in the United States to obtain a U.S. apostille. Our service accepts clear scans of your original documents. We handle submission to the correct issuing authority on your behalf and ship the completed apostille directly to your international address. Most documents can be processed entirely from abroad.
No. For most document types, we work from a scanned copy using the True Copy method. You upload a clear scan of your document online, and we handle the rest. You do not need to send your original passport, birth certificate, or other irreplaceable documents through international mail.
International shipping through our tracked service ($87) typically takes 5 to 10 business days depending on your destination country and local customs processing. Once your apostille is complete, we ship the same or next business day. You will receive tracking information by email.
Several countries (including Brazil, Chile, China, Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Turkey) require a recipient Tax ID number for customs clearance of mail from abroad. Please have your local Tax ID ready when placing your order so we can include it on the shipping label. Without it, packages may be delayed or returned at customs.
State apostille processing takes 4 to 6 business days on Economy, 2 to 3 business days on Standard Priority, or 24 hours on Priority Express. Federal apostilles (FBI background checks and other federal documents) take 6 to 14 business days and cannot be expedited regardless of service tier. Add international shipping time on top of processing time for your total timeline.
Yes. We offer certified translation as an add-on for $97. Many countries require a certified translation of the apostilled document into the local language before it can be accepted by government offices, employers, or schools. You can add this service when submitting your order.
If you are on a deadline, select Priority Express at checkout (24-hour processing for state documents). Contact us immediately through our free document review so we can assess your specific timeline and document type. Note that federal apostilles cannot be expedited regardless of urgency.

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Upload a clear scan from anywhere in the world. We handle submission, government fees, and tracked shipping to your international address.

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