Apostille Services

Are you preparing to live, work, study, live, or marry abroad and need your documents authenticated or apostilled?  I'm here to handle the apostille process with care in Pearland, TX and beyond.

An Apostille is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961.  It is an international treaty that simplifies the process of using public documents across countries.  It certifies the authenticity of the signature on the document, the capacity in which the signer was acting, and identifies the seal/stamp which the document bears.

Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates

Divorce Decrees

Adoption Papers

Travel Documents

School Transcripts/Diplomas

Corporate Documents

Property Records

Powers of Attorney 

FBI Background Checks

Passports

And More...

The core of my service is ensuring your documents are processed efficiently and meet all necessary requirements.  Here's what I do:

1. Document Eligibility Verification: It all begins with confirming that your documents qualify for Apostille certification. 
2. Notarization Services: If required, I provide notarization to certify the signatures on your documents before proceeding to the next step. 
3.  Obtaining Apostille Certification: The certification is secured from the appropriate authority, adhering to the specific requirements of the destination country.
4. Expert Guidance and Communication: I’ll keep you informed at every stage of the process, answering any questions you may have and ensuring clarity along the way.
5. Final Delivery: Once the Apostille is completed, it will be returned promptly, following your specified instructions.

Each state's processing times vary and processing times listed below do not include shipping. Processing excludes weekends and holidays.  Expedited service is not available for federal documents.  Federal documents must be processed through the U.S. Department of State and can take 8-12 weeks. 

*Please note, the type of document and country of destination may affect the processing time. *

Fees start at:

$325 standard service (5-7 business days)

$450 expedited service (4-5 business days)

Each additional document in the same order is $75, and each additional notarization is $10.   

Service and fee includes: Travel, 1 document, 1 notarization, State processing fees, and shipping costs within the U.S.  *All fees are subject to change without prior notice. The final price will be confirmed upon consultation.* 

If document is to be translated, additional fee details below. 

Fees for countries not a member of the Hague Convention vary and will be determined upon consultation.

Completing this form will assist in getting a quote to you as efficiently and quickly as possible.