Apostille Services

JP Notary Services LLC · North Carolina

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Apostille Services

Authenticate your North Carolina documents for international use — full-service, start to finish.

Starting at Custom quote — call for details

What Is This Service?

An Apostille is an international certification that authenticates a document so it is legally recognized in foreign countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. We handle the entire process so your documents are accepted abroad without delays.

Who Needs This?

  • Individuals moving, working, or studying abroad
  • Families completing international adoptions
  • Businesses opening foreign entities or validating corporate records
  • Couples marrying overseas or handling foreign inheritance

How the Process Works

  1. 1

    You upload your document(s) and a copy of your ID through our secure portal.

  2. 2

    We review each document for apostille eligibility and notarization requirements.

  3. 3

    We prepare and notarize any required sworn statements or certifications.

  4. 4

    We submit your documents to the NC Secretary of State (or appropriate authority).

  5. 5

    You receive a tracking number and can follow your order status online.

  6. 6

    Completed documents are returned to you by tracked mail or secure pickup.

Required Identification

  • Government-issued photo ID of the requester
  • Original or certified copy of the document to be apostilled
All signers must personally appear with valid, unexpired photo ID. IDs must be original — not photocopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Apostille?
A standardized international certificate that verifies the authenticity of a notarized or official document so it is accepted in other Hague Convention countries.
When is an Apostille required?
Whenever a North Carolina document needs to be used in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — for example for visas, dual citizenship, adoption, or business.
How long does an Apostille take?
Standard processing through the NC Secretary of State is typically 1–2 weeks; expedited service may be available. We will confirm the timeline for your specific documents.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, school records, diplomas, transcripts, adoption papers, and corporate documents, among others.

Notary Laws & Fees For Your State

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California (CA)
Acknowledgment$15 per signature
Jurat$15 per signature
Oath or Affirmation$15 per person
Verification or Proof$15 per signature
Other notarial actsDepositions $30 base + $7 oath + $7 certificate; no fee for vote-by-mail or veterans’ claims; RON pending state certification

Per Cal. Gov. Code § 8211. Fees are statutory maximums — your notary confirms the final price before the appointment. Travel fees are separate and agreed in advance.

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I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in North Carolina and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney.