Apostille prices, all-in
Apostilles
| Service | First document | Each additional | Government fee included |
|---|---|---|---|
| State apostille by mail | $129 | $59 | state's own fee per apostille ($1 to $20, depending on the state) |
| California same-day apostille | $249 | $79 | $20 California Secretary of State fee per apostille, plus the $6 in-person handling fee for each different signing official |
| Federal apostille | $149 | $69 | $20 US Department of State fee per document |
An additional document is another document in the same order going through the same service.
States we take orders for
The price by mail is the same for every state below. Each state’s page shows its own fee, which is included.
Add-ons
Example totals
Priced by the same calculator as the checkout, with US return shipping.
| Order | Total | Government fees included |
|---|---|---|
| One California birth certificate by mail | $129 | $20 |
| A diploma and two transcripts from Texas, by mail | $247 | $45 |
| One power of attorney at the Los Angeles counter | $249 | $26 |
| One FBI background check | $149 | $20 |
When you get a quote instead
- A document from a state that is not in the list above. Its apostille has to come from that state, and we price it by hand.
- A destination country outside the Hague Apostille Convention, which needs embassy legalization.
If something goes wrong
- Full refund if we cannot process a document after our check said it looked ready.
- Full refund on request before we submit to the authority, less any government or shipping cost already paid.
- If an authority rejects a document, we resubmit at no service charge.
Questions
How much does an apostille cost in total?
A state apostille by mail costs $129 for the first document and $59 for each additional one, for every state we take orders for. For California documents, the same-day Los Angeles counter costs $249. A federal apostille costs $149. Each price includes our service, the government fee and return shipping within the United States. There are no other fees.
How much does it cost to do a California apostille myself?
The California Secretary of State charges $20 per apostille, paid by check or money order payable to "Secretary of State" for a mailed request. You also pay your own postage both ways. In person there is an additional $6 special handling fee for each different public official's signature.
Can you ship my documents back to me abroad?
Yes. International return shipping costs $65 per order. Return shipping within the United States is included in every price.
Can I get a refund?
Full refund if we cannot process a document after our check said it looked ready. Full refund on request before we submit to the authority, less any government or shipping cost already paid. If an authority rejects a document, we resubmit at no service charge.