My Georgia Notary & Apostille

Per Apostille can range from 75.00 to 150.00.  The fee depends on the country, how quickly you need it returned to you and postage to have the document returned to you. This fee normally covers:

• the facilitation firms time, 
• expertise, 
• review of your documents and the 
• physical delivery of your document to the state or federal agency processing your request.  
• The facilitator or agent does not provide the Apostille.  
• State fees vary and the federal fee is 20.00 per apostille. 

• Law Firms, Government Contractors, Banks, 
• Destination Wedding Planners/Specialist, Insurance (Total Loss/Salvage), 
• Healthcare (Nursing Homes/Long Term Care, Hospice), 
• Corporate Partnerships, Public Safety (Fire Department, Police Department, 
• Emergency Medical Technicians, 911), 
• Residential/Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, 
• Divorce, Adoption, and Funeral Home Directors 

But, if ANY document needs a notarization My Georgia Notary and Apostille is your reliable resource. 

• Mobile Notary Public
• Apostille Facilitation
• Document Legalization Facilitation
• Auto/Home Loan Signing
• I-9 Employment Verification
• Field Service Inspections
• Signature of Unofficial Witness
• Printing of your documents
• Law Firm Courier
• Executive Document Courier

An apostille certifies the document(s), so that it can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. The Secretary of State (SOS) of your state issues apostilles for NON-Federal documents, and the U.S. Department of State apostilles/authenticate the seal and signatures of officials on public documents such as birth certificates, court orders, or any other document issued by a federal agency or certified by an American or foreign consul.  

All seals and signatures must be originals.  A state-issued document with an apostille does not require additional certification by the U.S. Department of State or legalization by a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas to be recognized in a participating country.

No.  

The state or the United States Federal government provide the Apostille or the Authentication.  We act as your agent/liaison between you and those government agencies.  We do it for you so you don't have to worry about the process, traffic or long lines in those offices.

Yes. 

We have a partner in Washington DC to assist.  There are several steps to making sure this process is handled smoothly and efficiently. And as a result, many individuals rely on companies like ours who have experience in certifying these documents to ensure the process is completed properly.  

Since we submit your Apostille request via United States Postal mail and or an overnight courier, the process with a courier can take 10-14 business days. 

If you don't use a courier it will take 5-6 weeks to be processed. There are urgent or same day processing but you MUST show proof of the urgency.

In order to process the Apostille request for an FBI Background check for any United States resident, the background check needs to be completed first and foremost (you will need to request and obtain a background check from the FBI; after this step has been completed you can submit the results to us and we will act on your behalf to obtain the Apostille.

A certification or authentication is a sealed certificate that confirms the authority of a public official, such as a notary public, recorder of deeds, or county clerk, to act in a particular capacity in connection with a document that he or she has signed. 

The authentication certificate will verify that the named individual and their position are a matter of record in the Secretary of State's Office. Certification is used for verifying an official, like a Notary Public.

Authentications are used for verifying recorders of deeds, circuit clerks, judges, county clerks and the State Registrar (i.e., birth/death certificate, marriage certificate and divorce a decree.)

Once a document is authenticated, it must be certified by the foreign jurisdiction to be valid there. This process, called legalization, usually occurs at the country's embassy or consulate, and can be considered the final step in the authentication process.

YES!

My Georgia Notary and Apostille is a trusted and reliable service provider dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses with their document translation needs. With our extensive experience and expertise in notarization and apostille services, we have expanded our offerings to include professional translation services.

At My Georgia Notary and Apostille, we understand the importance of accurate and precise translations. Our team of highly skilled linguists and translators are fluent in multiple languages and possess in-depth knowledge of legal, business, and personal document requirements. 

Whether you need your birth certificate, marriage license, academic transcripts, or any other document translated, we ensure that the translated version maintains the same meaning and intent as the original.

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US citizens abroad? If you are in need of a Federal Apostille for your state issued documents My Georgia Notary and Apostille can assist you with your request, no matter where you are in the world. 

We can assist you with legalizing documents for non-Hague countries via the Embassy or Consulate. Please note that for these types of requests, original documents, translations and certifications are required and processing times may vary per country. 

Trust us to handle your Apostille needs efficiently and effectively. 

• Your document(s) for notarization, 
• a valid identification (Government issued, with a photo, not expired),
• Check the document for a witness signature other than the Notary Public, you may need to bring an adult over the age of 18 years of age with valid identification.
• Ink Pen (Blue or Black)

YES!  Nationwide Mobile Notary & Apostille Services

At My Georgia Notary, we offer mobile notary and Apostille services across all 50 states, ensuring your documents are notarized and authenticated quickly and securely, wherever you are. Whether you need document notarization, Apostille for international use, or other legal document services, our nationwide team is here to help with fast, reliable service.

YES!   

When you're adopting a child from another country, your U.S. documents must be legally recognized by the foreign government. That's where an apostille—or document authentication (also called legalization in some countries)—comes in.

Documents commonly requiring this process include your home study, birth certificates, marriage certificate, and criminal background checks.

The type of certification you need depends on the country where you're adopting:

• If the country is a member of the Hague Adoption Convention, your documents will typically require an Apostille Certificate.
• If the country is not a Hague Convention member, your documents will usually need to go through the document authentication and embassy legalization process instead of receiving an apostille.
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Before your documents can be apostilled or authenticated, they will need to be notarized and, depending on the document and the destination country's requirements, certified at the county, state, or even federal level.

The requirements can vary by country, but making sure your documents are prepared correctly from the beginning helps avoid unnecessary delays in your adoption journey.