True Copy, Original Document, and Federal Apostille Processing
Apostilles.us can process any document. Choose the service path that matches how you want to submit it.
From $149 per document · No hidden fees · Tracked shipping included
Three confident processing paths
Start with the document you have. Each path authenticates a different signature or certification.
True Copy State Apostille
Start with a clear digital upload
Authenticates the notary
The apostille authenticates the notary's certification
Federal Apostille
FBI background checks and Federal Original processing
Federal routing
Estimated 6–14 business days; no expedited federal tier
Original Document Processing is the third path: mail the document that will be submitted, and inbound and return transit remain separate from processing.
True Copy and Original Document Processing
Both are established services. A True Copy apostille authenticates the notary's certification; an Original Document apostille authenticates the public signature or certification presented on the submitted document.
| Processing Path | How It Starts | What It Authenticates | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Copy State | Clear upload | Notary certification | 1, 2–3, or 4–6 business-day tiers |
| Original Document | Physical document intake | Signature or certification on the submitted document | Displayed during checkout |
Federal Processing
Most federal-issued documents are processed through our True Copy State Apostille service. Federal Original processing is also available through the U.S. Department of State. FBI background checks are handled through our Federal Apostille service.
| Processing Path | How It Starts | What It Authenticates | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most federal-issued documents | Clear upload | True Copy State Apostille | Selected state tier |
| Federal Original | Original-document intake | U.S. Department of State | 6–14 business days |
| FBI Background Check | Original downloadable FBI PDF or original physical FBI document | Federal Apostille service | 6–14 business days |
What each apostille authenticates
The apostille authenticates the signature or certification presented to the issuing authority.
- True Copy: the notary's certification
- Original Document: the public signature or certification on the submitted document
- Federal Apostille: the federal processing path, including FBI background checks
- Shipping time is separate from all processing estimates
Choose Your Service
Start online with True Copy, mail the document for Original Document Processing, or use the Federal Apostille intake for an FBI background check.
Tracked return shipping is included in the order; it is not a statement that shipping is included in the advertised service price.
Processing path questions
Processing times are estimates. Inbound and return transit are separate from processing.