Apostille Services
Professional apostille services for documents used outside the United States.
We handle the entire apostille process for you—from document review and paperwork to government submission and fully trackable shipping—so you don’t have to navigate confusing requirements or multiple offices on your own.
Apostilles are used for countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention. If your destination country is not a participant, we’ll let you know if your documents require a different type of authentication. Click here to see if your country participates.
We handle the full process for you
Always Included in Every Apostille Service:
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Document intake review & routing (we determine the correct authority and process)
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Completion of all required apostille/authentication request forms
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Preparation of submission packets
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Coordination of government submissions (state and/or federal, as applicable)
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Prepaid, trackable shipping label provided for you to send your original documents to Crutch Notary Services
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Prepaid, trackable shipping to the appropriate government office(s)
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Prepaid, trackable return shipping from the government office back to Crutch Notary Services
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Secure handling of original documents
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Status tracking and coordination
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All tracking details provided so you can follow each step of the mailing process
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Final, trackable shipment from Crutch Notary Services back to you
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Administrative processing & case management
Document Notarization + Apostille Services
For documents that require notarization before being apostilled.
This service includes notarization by Crutch Notary Services, walk-in County Clerk certification in Suffolk County (when required), and full apostille facilitation.
Document review, preparation of all required forms, submission to the appropriate government office(s), and fully trackable shipping at every step.
Notarization fees are charged in accordance with New York State limits; all additional charges are for apostille facilitation.
Available in Standard and Rush processing. Priced per document.
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Standard Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 3–5 business days of receipt using standard trackable shipping. This timeline reflects our internal processing and mailing speed only and does not affect government processing times.
$249 per document
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Rush Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 1–2 business days of receipt using expedited, trackable shipping. This option speeds up our internal handling and mailing only and does not affect government processing times.
$349 per document
Apostille for Official Records
For government-issued or certified records such as birth, marriage, or death certificates, court records, and licenses.
This service includes document review, preparation of all required forms, coordination with the appropriate government office(s), and fully trackable shipping at every step.
Available in Standard and Rush processing. Priced per document.
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Standard Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 3–5 business days of receipt using standard trackable shipping. This timeline reflects our internal processing and mailing speed only and does not affect government processing times.
$199 per document
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Rush Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 1–2 business days of receipt using expedited, trackable shipping. This option speeds up our internal handling and mailing only and does not affect government processing times.
$299 per document
Apostille for School & Employment Documents
For documents such as transcripts, diplomas, enrollment or graduation letters, employment verification letters, and experience letters.
This service includes document review, preparation of all required forms, coordination with the appropriate government office(s), and fully trackable shipping at every step.
Available in Standard and Rush processing. Priced per document.
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Standard Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 3–5 business days of receipt using standard trackable shipping. This timeline reflects our internal processing and mailing speed only and does not affect government processing times.
$209 per document
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Rush Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 1–2 business days of receipt using expedited, trackable shipping. This option speeds up our internal handling and mailing only and does not affect government processing times.
$309 per document
Apostille for Background Checks & Government Reports
For documents such as FBI background checks, state police reports, and other official government-issued reports.
This service includes document review, preparation of all required forms, coordination with the appropriate government office(s), and fully trackable shipping at every step.
Available in Standard and Rush processing. Priced per document.
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Standard Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 3–5 business days of receipt using standard trackable shipping. This timeline reflects our internal processing and mailing speed only and does not affect government processing times.
$219 per document
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Rush Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 1–2 business days of receipt using expedited, trackable shipping. This option speeds up our internal handling and mailing only and does not affect government processing times.
$319 per document
Authentication for Non-Hague Countries (Certificate of Authentication)
For documents being used in countries that do not participate in the Hague Apostille Convention.
This service covers full authentication facilitation instead of an apostille, including document review, preparation of all required forms, coordination with the appropriate government office(s), and fully trackable shipping at every step.
Use this service if your destination country is not on the Hague list. Click here for the Hague list.
Available in Standard and Rush processing. Priced per document.
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Standard Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 3–5 business days of receipt using standard trackable shipping. This timeline reflects our internal processing and mailing speed only and does not affect government processing times.
$249 per document
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Rush Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 1–2 business days of receipt using expedited, trackable shipping. This option speeds up our internal handling and mailing only and does not affect government processing times.
$349 per document
Add-Ons (If Needed)
Some documents require additional government steps before they can be submitted.
If you already know an add-on is needed, you can select it during booking.
If not, we’ll review your documents, let you know if an add-on is required, and invoice the additional charge before proceeding.
County Clerk Certification (If Required)
For documents that must be certified by the County Clerk before they can be submitted for apostille or authentication.
This add-on includes preparation and coordination of the County Clerk certification step, trackable shipping to and from the County Clerk, and handling of the required government certification fee.
Available in Standard and Rush processing. Priced per document.
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Standard Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 3–5 business days of receipt using standard trackable shipping. This timeline reflects our internal processing and mailing speed only and does not affect government processing times.
$49 per document
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Rush Processing
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate government office(s) within 1–2 business days of receipt using expedited, trackable shipping. This option speeds up our internal handling and mailing only and does not affect government processing times.
$99 per document
Certified Document Translation (If Required)
For documents that must be translated for use abroad. This add-on provides a professional certified written translation by a third-party provider with priority turnaround to avoid delays in your apostille or authentication process.
Pricing is $75 per page based on the final page count of your document.
After your document is reviewed, you will receive a payment link for the total amount.
Processing begins once payment is received.
The translation is delivered electronically and provided alongside your apostille or authentication.
International Return Shipping (If Required)
For clients who need their completed documents sent to an address outside the United States.
This add-on covers one tracked international shipment from Crutch Notary Services to the final destination after your documents are returned from the government office.
Delivery time and carrier options vary by destination.
$99 per shipment
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