Question 1

How did you verify this comparison?

Accepted Answer

We reviewed each provider's public website and public review platforms in June 2026 and recorded the all-in price for one standard document, turnaround, whether an original must be mailed, and whether the process is fully online. Competitor figures are numbers and published review scores only, not opinions. Pricing and policies change, so confirm current terms with each provider before ordering.

Question 2

What is the cheapest apostille service?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest provider depends on the document. For a single FBI background check, an FBI-only service can be lowest. For a standard document with no original mailed, Apostilles.us is $168 all-in ($149 plus a $19 government processing and handling fee), which is lower than several mail-in services that also add return shipping. Always compare the all-in total, including shipping and government fees, for your specific document.

Question 3

What is the best apostille service?

Accepted Answer

There is no single best service for everyone; it depends on your document and your deadline. If your priority is never mailing an original, choose a copy-based service like Apostilles.us. If your priority is the absolute lowest price on one FBI report, an FBI-only service may win. To choose, compare the all-in price for your exact documents, the turnaround against your deadline, whether you must mail originals, and recent public reviews.

Question 4

Do these services require mailing original documents?

Accepted Answer

It varies. Copy-based services such as Apostilles.us and Apostille.net work from a digital scan, so you never mail an original. Mail-in services such as US Apostille (apostille-usa.com) typically require you to send the original document. The only universal case where the physical original is needed is when a destination country or institution specifically demands the apostille on the original.

Service	All-in price, one document	Turnaround	Originals required?	Fully online?
Apostilles.us	$168 ($149 + $19 government processing and handling)	24 hours to 6 business days (state documents)	No, upload a scan	Yes, nothing mailed
Apostille.net	About $235 ($200 apostille incl. government and notary fees + $35 domestic return shipping)		No. Digital copies only, the same model	Has a detailed comparison
National Apostille Inc	Yes for many requests, the original is mailed in	3 to 4 business days advertised; reviewers report 2 to 12 weeks	Yes for many requests, the original is mailed in	Has a detailed comparison
One Source Process	$175 standard, plus shipping and government fees on top	4 to 14 business days standard	Usually required; their site notes that in some cases they may not need the physical copy	Has a detailed comparison
Monument Visa	$75 for an FBI background check apostille including government fees; state-document pricing differs	About 10 business days standard for FBI background checks	PDF upload accepted for FBI background checks	Has a detailed comparison
US Apostille	$249 per document	10 to 15 business days advertised	Yes; original documents are mailed to their processing partners	Has a detailed comparison
Travel Visa Pro	Starting at $149; final price varies by document and state (quote based)	Varies by quote and document	Varies by order and service	Has a detailed comparison

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