Federal Apostille Processing Time — Get Yours in 10 Business Days

See exactly how long takes for expedited apostille service with Federal Apostille.

Federal Apostille — Fast 10-Day Processing
Order in 0h 00m 00s to deliver by
Cutoff 4:00 PM ET · All times Washington, DC
Start My Apostille — $149 Flat Rate
Cutoff is 4:00 PM ET.
Rules: DoS business days for the 10-day counter = Mon–Fri (holidays excluded). DoS interaction days for drop-off & pickup = Mon–Thu (counter closed Fri). Intake is DoS Day 1. If Day 10 is Fri/holiday, pickup moves to the next interaction day. Our Ship/Scan = first our business day (Mon–Fri, holidays excluded) after pickup. All timing and the calendar grid are anchored to America/New_York.

DIY Mail-In

❌ 2–3 months wait (mail-in only)


❌ No updates during process


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Federal Apostille

(Expedited)

✓ 10 business days


✓ Flat-rate $149 (gov fees included)


✓ High-quality scans included


✓ No hidden surcharges


✓ FBI Background Checks


✓ Other federal documents


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Other Providers

⚠️ Misleading “same-day” claims


❌ Hidden surcharges


❌ Confusing, outdated checkout


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How It Works

Get Your Apostille in 3 Steps

1

Checkout online.

Pay securely online — flat rate, government fees included.

2

Upload document.

After payment, securely upload your FBI report or federal document.

3

Get your Apostille

High-quality scans emailed in ~10 business days. Physical copies can be shipped for an additional fee.

Ready to get started?

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about federal apostille services? You’re not alone. Whether you need an FBI background check apostille, a state-issued document certified, or you’re wondering about same-day apostille options, our FAQ covers the most common questions clients ask before starting their order. Here’s everything you need to know to feel confident your documents will be processed correctly and accepted abroad.

It reflects current Dept. of State timing with holidays/cutoffs applied. Unusual closures can shift dates.

Only in rare emergencies (death/critical illness abroad) with proof. Contact us to check eligibility.

Yes—state documents (birth/marriage, diplomas, notarized POA) are processed via the relevant Secretary of State.

For FBI background checks, upload the PDF. Other documents vary—we’ll guide you.

Scans are included. Tracked returns (domestic/international) are available for an additional fee.

Flat-rate $149. Scans included. Average 10 business days.

Ready to Start Your Federal Apostille?

One flat rate. Scans included. Skip the 2–3 month mail backlog — get it done in ~10 business days.

Money-Back Guarantee

Your order is protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If your apostille cannot be completed for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund.

Secure Payment Methods

We accept all major credit cards — Visa, Mastercard, American Express — processed through trusted U.S. payment providers.

SSL Secure Checkout

All transactions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption and secure card verification for your peace of mind.

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Secure Checkout

Government Fees Included