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Rush Apostille Service With 1-Business-Day Processing

Send us any document. We handle the complete apostille process and use the fastest correct service path. Priority Express state and true copy processing is estimated at one business day.

From $249 per document. Government handling and shipping are itemized separately.

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120+ Countries
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1

business day processing

50

state authorities

4

timeline clocks

24/7

online intake

How timing works

Same-day processing is not same-day delivery

Same-day apostille processing means the issuing work is completed on the business day a ready state or true copy order enters processing. Your physical packet still needs return shipping. Notarization, translation, FBI federal processing, record retrieval, and original-document routing each have their own additional clock.

Processing Paths

A complete path for every document

We can process any document. The document type determines which preparation and government timeline applies, while one order covers the complete service.

Fastest path

State and true copy documents

As little as 1 business day

Birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, court records, and most federal documents can use our true copy process with Priority Express.

Add preparation time

Needs notarization or translation

Add about 1 business day per step

Preparation happens before apostille processing. Notarization and translation run sequentially when both are needed.

Federal route

FBI background check

Estimated 6 to 14 business days

An FBI report can be processed as a true copy, but acceptance is low. We therefore process FBI background checks federally through the U.S. Department of State.

Separate clock

Record must be retrieved

Retrieval time comes first

A missing birth certificate, court record, or other source document must be obtained before the apostille clock begins.

Plan Backward

The four clocks between order and delivery

A realistic arrival date is the sum of four separate stages. Weekends and holidays matter at every stage.

1

Intake

We receive your complete document and place it into the correct processing path.

2

Preparation

Any required notary or translation step is completed before apostille processing.

3

Apostille

The issuing authority processes the apostille. Priority Express is estimated at one business day for state and true copy work.

4

Delivery

The completed physical packet ships with tracking. Processing time never includes carrier transit.

Arrival estimate = intake + preparation + apostille processing + delivery
Rush Pricing

Choose speed without guessing

Every tier includes complete document handling and correct routing. Choose the processing speed that matches your schedule.

True copy pricing is per document. A $19 Government Processing and Handling fee applies per document. Shipping is selected separately. Original Protocol is $175, $225, or $275 per document by tier, and the issuing state's own fee and timeline apply.

Last verified: August 2026

Government Counter Service

What same-day means at a state office

Some states publish same-day or appointment-based counter options. These require a correctly prepared document and a person at the designated office. They do not create a national same-day service.

California

In-person submissions are typically processed within about 30 minutes; a special handling fee applies.

California Secretary of State
Texas

Same-day counter service is available in Austin, subject to the office's document limit and procedures.

Texas Secretary of State
Utah

Same-day service is available by appointment. The office states that walk-ins are not accepted.

Utah Authentications
Washington

Same-day counter processing is published for designated locations with an expedited fee.

Washington Secretary of State

Government office availability, fees, and turnaround estimates can change. Open the linked authority page before relying on a counter option.

Last verified: August 2026

Hard Limits

What money cannot rush

FBI background check processing through the U.S. Department of State
A record that has not yet been issued by a court, vital records office, school, or federal agency
A receiving authority's requirement that the apostille be attached to the original physical document
Carrier delays, customs review, weekends, and public holidays
A correction to an incomplete, cropped, unsigned, or otherwise unusable document

We process every document. These external government, preparation, and delivery clocks are added to the service timeline and cannot be shortened by selecting a faster tier.

Before You Order

Give the rush path the best chance to work

  • Upload every page at full size with all seals, signatures, and borders visible.
  • Tell us the destination country and the date the receiving authority needs the physical document.
  • Tell us if your receiving authority has instructed that the apostille be placed on the original document.
  • Include any translation or notarization need from the start so it is included in the calendar.
  • Use a business-day delivery address and allow time for the carrier to collect the completed packet.
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State and true copy documents can use one-business-day Priority Express processing, and a few state offices publish same-day counter service. Same-day processing is separate from physical delivery. Preparation, government office hours, and shipping still affect the arrival date.
Priority Express is our fastest service tier, estimated at one business day for ready state and true copy documents. FBI background checks, record retrieval, and original-document cases are fully processed through their applicable timelines.
Priority Express true copy processing is $249 per document, plus a $19 Government Processing and Handling fee per document and separately selected shipping. Original Protocol is priced differently and follows the issuing state's timeline.
No. The processing window and carrier transit are separate. A one-business-day processing tier tells you when apostille work is estimated to finish, not when the physical packet reaches your address.
An FBI Identity History Summary can be processed through true copy, but that pathway has a low acceptance rate. We therefore use the federal apostille route through the U.S. Department of State, with an estimated 6 to 14 business day processing window that cannot be expedited.
You do not need to prove urgency to purchase a service tier. Government counter rules vary by state, so check the linked authority instructions for any appointment or document limits.
Yes, but notarization is a preparation step before apostille processing and generally adds about one business day. If translation is also required, count that as another preparation step.
We process the order through the fastest applicable path. A Completion Scan can show that the apostille work is finished while the physical packet is in transit, but the scan does not replace the original physical apostille when the recipient requires it.

Plan the rest of the process

Compare all processing times

See complete apostille pricing

Understand federal apostille preparation

Learn when an original must be mailed

Ready When You Are

Have a hard deadline? Start with Priority Express.

Upload any document, choose the destination country, and enter your required-in-hand date. We handle the complete path, including true copy, state, original, and federal processing.

Trusted Nationwide · All 50 States + DC

Processing windows are estimates, not delivery guarantees. Government office availability, document readiness, weekends, holidays, carriers, customs, and receiving-authority requirements can change the final timeline. Apostilles.us is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with any government authority.

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