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Sharplink Services offers fast, secure, and professional apostille services in Washington DC and across all 50 states, plus U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Whether for personal or commercial documents, we ensure your paperwork is internationally recognized through the official apostille US service.

What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is an official certificate issued by designated authorities—such as a State Secretary or the U.S. Department of State—to authenticate public documents. This certification makes your document legally valid in countries that are Hague Convention members. For countries outside the Hague network, you’ll need additional steps like document authentication or embassy legalization—services also offered under our trusted legal document services framework.






    Documents Eligible for Apostille Services

    State-Issued Apostilles:

    These documents are authenticated by the Secretary of State in the state where they were issued

    • Birth, marriage, and death certificates
    • Criminal background checks
    • Notarized personal and commercial documents (e.g., contracts, affidavits)
    • Academic diplomas and transcripts
    • Power of attorney and business documents

    U.S. Department of State Apostilles:

    These are for federal documents or documents notarized by U.S. federal entities:

    • FBI background checks, IRS forms, or other federal records
    • Documents notarized by military or U.S. Embassy consulate notaries

    Our Apostille Process: How It Works

    1. Document Review – Our team begins with a thorough check to ensure acceptance for the apostille process.
    2. Notarization (if needed) – Utilizing our notary and apostille services, we notarize any documents requiring that step before certification.
    3. Submission to the Appropriate Authority – We submit state documents to the Secretary of State and federal filings to the U.S. Department of State.
    4. Expedited Processing Available – Wondering how long does it take to get a passport expedited? We offer quick-turnaround apostille options to accommodate tight deadlines.
    5. Fast, Secure Delivery – Documents are returned swiftly and safely, with domestic and international shipping options available.

    Why Choose Sharplink for Your Apostille Needs?

    • Nationwide + Washington DC Expertise – We handle apostilles in every U.S. jurisdiction, including apostille services in Washington DC, and can direct you to embassies or consulates if legalization is required.
    • Speed and Reliability – Whether you need a standard apostille or time-sensitive submission, our expedited options ensure efficiency.
    • Trusted Legal Document Services – Our team combines legal document preparation services and legal document review service to ensure everything from affidavits to contracts is formatted correctly and ready for certification.
    • Complete Support for Travel and Visa Documentation – We can assist with visa provisioning service needs, helping you understand what is a visa provisioning service and the associated visa provisioning service charge for travel-related approvals.

    Apostille vs. Document Authentication—Know the Difference

    Not sure which service applies to your situation? Our team is happy to advise and recommend the right path for your documents.

    Get Started with Sharplink Services Today

    Don’t let international documentation slow you down. Whether you need apostille US service, notary services, embassy legalization, or translation for certified papers—Sharplink’s team is ready to help. Trust our legal document acquisition and apostille expertise to get you where you need to go.

    Contact us or fill out our request form to begin the process today.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Processing times vary by state, but with our expedited services, you can receive your apostille in as little as 1–3 business days.

    Yes, we provide apostille services for all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories.

    We offer document authentication and embassy legalization services to meet the requirements of non-Hague countries.

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