Do You Have Documents That Need An Apostille?
We will expedite the apostille process by obtaining yours in 3-4 business days.
An apostille is an official government issued certificate that verifies a notary public’s or public official’s signature and seal on a document, making it legally acceptable in other nations within the Hague Apostille Convention.
What Is An Apostille & The 4 Step Apostille Process
Order Form / Appointment
Get in touch with us to schedule your apostille appointment or fill out the Apostille Order Form. You can reach us by phone, email, or easily book online through our convenient booking link. Or you can send us your documents using our free pre-paid USPS shipping label.
Certain documents require notarization before they can receive an apostille. We can either notarize in-person at our office or electronically via remote online notarization on your phone or laptop. If you have vital records, we'll verify them to ensure they meet all apostille requirements.
Notarize & Verify
Travel For Certification
We understand the importance of timely document certification. That's why we personally deliver your paperwork to the Secretary of State's office eliminating the need for you to travel. For other out of state and federal documents we will handle the paperwork and send documents to the appropriate government offices.
Receive Apostille
Receive your apostille with free shipping back to you or pick it up from our office. We also offer international shipping options and certified translations.
Ways We Can Handle Your Documents For Your Apostille
In Person Notarizations
Recommended if you…
Live, work, or are near Philadelphia and want to visit our Chestnut Hill location.
Looking for a private & tailored notary service specializing in apostilles.
Need a dedicated 1 on 1 session with the notary and appointment slot.
Require wet signatures and wet notary stamp/ seal.
Online Notarizations
Recommended if you…
Would like to sign from anywhere including (home, work, school, coffee shop etc.)
Prefer 100% virtual experience without meeting in person with a notary.
Have a webcam and mic-enabled smartphone or computer.
Foreign country accepts electronic signatures
are a U.S. citizen or resident currently outside of the country.
Recommended if you have…
Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death or Divorcee Decree’s)
Documents from multiple states & counties
Documents that have been already notarized
Federal documents
Document Drop Off
Most Common Documents You Can Apostille
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Apostilles & Certifications Costs
Our Apostille & Certification service starts at $195.
Meet Your Apostille Notary Team
Hi! I’m Brian, and I’ve been where you are
Needing important documents authenticated quickly and correctly , but feeling lost in the sea of paperwork and legalities. That's why I started Philadelphia Notary & Apostille. We simplify the often confusing process of obtaining apostilles and authentications, offering expert guidance and personalized service to individuals, businesses and law firms alike. Our goal is to save you time and stress, ensuring your documents are legally recognized wherever you need them.
I’m Nora and together we are here to help you!
As a Spanish speaker, I help Spanish speakers with the apostille process if Spanish is your preferred language. I also help my clients just like you navigate the challenges often faced when figuring out the correct authentication process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our service starts at $195 but the exact price depends on what you need. Things like the type of document, where it's from, and how fast you need it will all affect the final cost. Contact us with the details, and we'll give you a personalized quote!
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An apostille is an official government issued certificate that verifies a notary public’s or public official’s signature and seal on a document, making it legally acceptable in other nations within the Hague Apostille Convention.
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Pennsylvania Documents: We receive our apostilles within 3-4 business days and in certain circumstances we can receive your apostille in 24 hours.
New Jersey Documents: We receive our apostilles within 3-5 business days and in certain circumstances we can receive your apostille in 24 hours.
New York / NYC Documents: We receive our apostilles within 5-7 business days and in certain circumstances we can receive your apostille in 24-72 hours.
Other State Documents: Processing times vary depending on each states specific requirements. Please call or email us your specific requirement for accurate processing times.
Federal Documents: Standard processing times average 3-5 weeks.
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Yes, we offer, certified, notarized and in some circumstances sworn translations. We offer 100+ languages.
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Yes, we ship documents internationally to the address of your choosing. Simply let us know where to send your you documents and we will handle the rest! Documents are sent via UPS Worldwide Express. Shipping costs vary depending on current shipping rate per country.
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Notarization is usually the first step of the apostille process. We offer both in person and electronic notarizations for apostilles. In person notarizations will be done at our Philadelphia office or a location of your choosing within Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
Electronic notarizations involve using an online notary platform to sign your personal documents. We will meet virtually and use digital signature and my electronic notary seal to sign your documents.
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Of course! We handle documents from all 50 states, so we can process documents regardless of where it originated.
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Yes we can! As a notary commissioned in Pennsylvania, we are authorized to notarize foreign language documents as long as we attach an English notary certificate and the notarization is in English.
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You can order copies of your birth & death certificate at www.vitalchek.com
Ready To Get Started? Book Your Apostille Appointment Today.
Request for Apostille Service
Ready to explore your apostille options? Tell us about your documents and needs using this inquiry form, and we'll be happy to discuss the process and answer any questions
FOR MAIL CORRESPONDENCE FOR VITAL RECORDS OR NOTARIZED DOCUMENTS.
Philadelphia Notary & Apostille
40 West Evergreen Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Suite 101-7
