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Nationwide U.S. apostille service
U.S. documents, apostilled and ready for the world.
San Diego–based, working nationwide — FBI, federal, and state apostilles, corporate and Good Standing filings, certified translation, and immigration documents, handled end to end through an established national processing network.
- All 50 states + federal — each document authenticated in the state that issued it, via our national network
- Corporate & Good Standing — Delaware, Texas, Florida, New York & every other state
- FBI, immigration & Spain packages — federal apostilles with certified translation arranged by us
- Fast turnaround — most orders in six business days or sooner
- BBB accredited A+ — and rated 5.0★ by our Google reviewers
How the apostille process works
- 1
Tell us about your document
Share the document, where it was issued, and its destination — we confirm the path and a flat price.
- 2
Send or bring us the original
Mail it in with our prepaid, tracked label, or drop it off at either of our San Diego offices.
- 3
Receive your completed apostille
We submit it to the correct authority for authentication and return it to you, ready to use anywhere abroad.
Nationwide coverage
How we cover all 50 states
A San Diego–based company providing nationwide apostille, authentication, FBI, corporate-document, and immigration-document services through an established national processing network. A document has to be apostilled in the state that issued or notarized it — so we route each one to the right authority for you.
Authenticated in its home state
Every document is apostilled by the Secretary of State that issued or notarized it — the only office where it's valid.
An established national network
Local agents, runners, and processing partners across the country — how we already handle Texas, Florida, Delaware, and New York every week.
County & prerequisite steps handled
Many documents need county authentication or notarization first. We take care of those preliminary steps before the document goes in for the apostille.
Direct filing with each state
Where a runner isn't used, we submit by secure, tracked shipping straight to the correct Secretary of State and follow it through.
Filed nationwide every week: Certificates of Good Standing and corporate records from Delaware, Texas, Florida & New York, FBI & federal apostilles, and immigration documents for Spain and beyond.
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One partner for every U.S. document
State and federal apostilles, certified translation, and the notarization around them — handled end to end.
State Apostille (Secretary of State)
Apostille of state-issued documents through the Secretary of State.
Learn more →Federal Apostille (U.S. Dept. of State)
Authentication of federal documents by the U.S. Department of State.
Learn more →FBI Background Check Apostille
FBI Identity History Summary channeling + federal apostille — our flagship.
Learn more →Certificate of Good Standing
Retrieve and apostille corporate good-standing certificates.
Learn more →Certified Translation
Certified / sworn translation coordinated with your apostille.
Learn more →Mobile & In-Office Notary
Notarization at our offices or wherever you are.
Learn more →Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Online notarization by secure audio-video.
Learn more →Document Retrieval & Procurement
We obtain the underlying record when you no longer hold it.
Learn more →Embassy / Consulate Legalization
Legalization for non-Hague destination countries.
Learn more →Official Spanish translation may be mandatory
For Spain, your apostille often needs a sworn Traductor-Intérprete Jurado translation
For Spanish visa categories that require an FBI background check, the FBI certificate (and, where the office asks, its federal apostille) must be accompanied by an official Spanish translation when required by BLS or the applicable Spanish consulate. Some offices accept only a translation by a Traductor-Intérprete Jurado, while others accept a certified translator. A sworn translation meets the strictest rule; a non-compliant one can cause the application to be delayed, considered incomplete, or rejected.
Hector Gomez, a MAEC-appointed Traductor-Intérprete Jurado, is on our team, so you can coordinate your FBI background check, federal apostille, and official Spanish translation through one service.
Why Apostille Near Me
The details that keep your filing on schedule
One team for federal work
We handle FBI background-check apostilles end to end: we request the check through an FBI-approved channeler and submit it to the U.S. Department of State, with one accountable team from intake to delivery.
- FBI background checks
- Federal apostilles
- Notary service
- Tracked return shipping
50+DC
States covered through our national processing network, plus our two San Diego apostille offices.
- San Diego offices
- 2
- Turnaround
- 6 business days or sooner
- Hague member countries
- 120+
The right authority
State-issued and federal documents go to different authorities, and sending one to the wrong office is one of the most common reasons DIY filings come back rejected. We confirm the correct path up front and route every document to the right office.
Flat, published prices
You see our flat price per document before you order, with no hidden charges, and we confirm a realistic timeline before we begin.
Not sure which apostille you need?
Send us the document type and destination country — we'll confirm the exact authority and the steps involved. You see our flat price per document before you order.
Meet Frank
Hear it straight from our founder
Frank walks you through exactly how we handle FBI, state, and federal apostilles — what we need from you, how long it takes, and how we route each document the right way the first time.
- Routed to the right authority, state or federal
- A flat price per document, shown before you order
- Certified translation and legalization arranged by us
- Tracked, insured return shipping to you or your destination
Video transcript
Getting a document apostilled for use in another country can feel confusing — state or federal? Where does it get sent? What if it comes back rejected? That's exactly what we handle. At Apostille Near Me, we authenticate FBI background checks, birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, and corporate records — for all fifty states, by secure mail, or in person at our two San Diego offices. We route every document to the right authority the first time, coordinate any translation or notarization it needs, and return it to you ready to use abroad — at one flat price, with no surprises. Just tell us your document and where it's going. We'll confirm the exact steps, the cost, and the timeline, usually within one business day. Start your application today — and let's get your document ready for the world.
Documents
From FBI checks to corporate records
State-issued, federal, and court documents: we handle them all. Don't see yours listed? Ask us; we handle it, or obtain the record for you.
Completed apostille · U.S. Secretary of StateRedacted
This is what you receive — your original with an official apostille attached, ready to use abroad. Start your application →
Birth Certificate
Vital record
Marriage Certificate
Vital record
Death Certificate
Vital record
Divorce Decree
Court record
FBI Background Check
Federal
Certificate of Good Standing
Corporate
Diploma
Education
Transcript
Education
Power of Attorney
Notarized
Single Status Affidavit
Notarized
Affidavit
Notarized
Adoption Documents
Court record
Social Security Benefit Letter
Federal
Social Security Coverage Certificate
Federal
Social Security Verification Letter
Federal
IRS / Tax Documents
Federal
Naturalization Certificate
Federal
Articles of Incorporation
Corporate
Articles of Organization
Corporate
Bylaws
Corporate
Contracts
Corporate
Corporate Documents
Corporate
Court Documents
Court record
Passport Copy Certification
Notarized
School Records
Education
Embassy Legalization
Non-Hague
How to submit
Send the original
Vital records & FBI checks — we email a prepaid FedEx label.
A clear copy is fine
Social Security, IRS, diplomas, transcripts & corporate records — photocopy or PDF.
Notarized original
Powers of attorney & affidavits — send the notarized original.
Knowledge base
Answers to every apostille question
Clear, up-to-date guidance so you can file with confidence — whether it's your first apostille or your fiftieth.
How to apostille an FBI background check
Channeling, federal authentication, and realistic timelines for your Identity History Summary.
Read articleState vs. federal — which apostille do I need?
The single distinction behind most rejected DIY filings.
Read articleDoes an apostille expire?
Why an apostille never expires — and the recency rule that actually gets documents rejected.
Read articleReal Google reviews
Consistently rated 5.0 on Google
132 verified reviews from the clients we've helped get documents authenticated for use abroad.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what clients ask us most. Don't see yours? We're one call away.
What is an apostille?+
An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the seal and signature on a public document so it is recognized in another country that belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention. It replaces embassy legalization for member countries.
Where can I get an apostille near me?+
We're Apostille Near Me: you can work with us from anywhere in the U.S. by secure, tracked mail, or walk in to either of our two San Diego offices. Send us the document and its destination, and we route it to the correct authority — you never have to find the right state or federal office yourself.
Do I need a state or a federal apostille?+
It depends on who issued the document. State records (birth, marriage, diplomas, corporate documents) are apostilled by the Secretary of State; federal records (FBI background checks, Social Security, naturalization) go through the U.S. Department of State. We route each document to the correct authority.
How fast is your apostille service?+
Most orders are completed in six business days or sooner once we have your document. Federal and FBI documents take about 10 business days. Because we're local, we can also hand-carry eligible California records to the Secretary of State in person rather than wait on the mail. We give you a realistic timeline up front.
How long does an apostille take?+
Most orders are completed in six business days or sooner once we have your document; federal and FBI documents take about 10 business days, and embassy or consulate legalization for non-Hague countries takes longer. We confirm a realistic timeline up front.
How much does an apostille cost?+
We charge a flat price per document, based on the document type and the state or agency that issued it. You see that price before you order, with no hidden fees.
Can you help with apostilles for immigration or a visa?+
Yes — immigration and visa files are among the most common reasons people apostille U.S. documents. FBI background checks, birth and marriage certificates, single-status affidavits, and diplomas are the usual ones, often paired with a certified translation. We handle the apostille and coordinate the translation for your destination country.
Do you serve all 50 states and my destination country?+
Yes. We serve every U.S. state by mail plus two San Diego walk-in offices, and prepare documents for use in the 120+ member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention, with embassy legalization for non-member countries.
Can you get my FBI background check too?+
Yes. We can request your FBI Identity History Summary through an FBI-approved channeler and then submit it to the U.S. Department of State for the apostille, so the whole process is handled in one place.
Still have a question? Call us at 1-800-889-7850
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