Trusted, Texas Based Apostille Service
Based in Houston, Texas
What Is An Apostille?
An apostille is an authentication certificate that verifies the authenticity of a public document, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, educational diplomas, and other legal documents. It is required for documents that need to be used abroad.
The apostille certifies that the document has been issued in accordance with the law and bears the signature of a Texas public official who has the authority to issue the document. In Austin, Texas, the Secretary of State issues apostilles for documents issued by state authorities, such as birth certificates and academic transcripts.
Our apostille service includes notarizing any documents that may be required, getting the document translated and our apostille agent traveling to you and to the Secretary of State.
Watch Our Introduction Video
Watch our instructional video about apostilles and the work that goes into getting them to the Secretary of State.
Why Do I Need an Apostille?
Many people come to find they need an apostille usually when a document needs to be recorded internationally. Many international entities businesses and government agencies outside of the United States require certain documents to receive an apostille from the document’s home state to ensure legality and integrity.
Why Use Our Service?
Fast
We process you apostille in a timely manner and around your schedule
Convenient
With our service, we're able to provide you an experience that is sure to fit your schedule
Handled With Care
We treat your apostille and important documents with care and efficiency
Benefits of Our Apostille Service
Hassle-Free
Save the trip and frustrations that apostille authentication can bring with our experienced apostillle agents
Time-Saving
Sessions can be done in half the time of traditional signings.
Straightforward Process
Simply verify your identity and upload your document to be connected with our notary.
Our Process
Assess
Call or email us so we can see the type of document, destination and anything else your document may need such as a notarization.
Travel
After finding out your apostille needs we drive to wherever you need us to meet you.
Receive
We arrive to your location to receive your document and will notarize the document if it is needed.
Apostille
After receiving your document we will take it to Austin to the Secretary of State office to receive its apostille. We then deliver or mail the document to you.
Why Choose Us
Choosing our apostille notary service means gaining access to a experienced notary who prioritizes efficiency, global recognition, convenience, reliability, personalized support, and cost-effectiveness. We are committed to simplifying the Apostille process and ensuring that your documents are authenticated promptly and accurately for international use.
Common International Documents
Travel Documents
Consent form, for travel, and applications for passports
Vital Records
Birth, death certificates, dilplomas
Power Of Attorney
Divorce documents, POA, and court documents
Adoption Papers
Documents for adoption, education, and child consent forms
Real Estate
Leases, rental documents, and deeds
Contracts
NDAs, business agreements, and employer agreements
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Who issues apostille in Texas?
Welcome to our guide on obtaining an Apostille in Texas, the Lone Star State. If you need to authenticate important legal documents, it’s crucial to
What Is an Apostille?
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on apostilles and their role in international document authentication. If you are planning to use your documents abroad or need
FAQ
Documents that require an apostille are able to receive it at the Texas Secretary of State in Austin, Texas.
Many foreign associations may ask for an apostille authentication for certain documents but generally an apostille is for countries that are part of the “Hague Convention” or countries with international treaties with the U.S.
The requirements of an apostille for certain documents can differ. But for many documents it being notarized in front of a notary and simply brought to the Secretary of State to receive its apostille
Yes, we offer expedited apostilles services for those who need their documents processed more quickly. Contact us for more information on our expedited service
Valid driver’s license, US Passport or military ID. And the document that may need to be authenticated or notarized. We can also print for you
Our team
Aimani Lawless
Owner
Texas notary public, specializes in title packages and real estate documents via RON. Design lead.
Albert Lee
Owner
Mobile and online notary commissioned for the state of Texas. Owner and creator of Lee’s Mobile and Online Notary. Apostille Agent
Speed of our Apostille Service
We help process your documents’ apostille authentication needs. It can take up from a matter of days to weeks all depending on your deadline. We can deliver it directly to the Secretary of State or mail it for your convenience.
Depending on your logistics at the end of our apostille process we can either mail the finalized document to its final destination or we can deliver the document directly to your door, all depending on your needs.
Apostille in Houston
Our apostille notary service specializes in expedited processing, including same-day express options, for a wide range of personal, business, and corporate documents originating from Texas or federal documents from non-Hague Convention countries.
We differentiate between countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention (HCCH) and those that are not, offering either apostille filing or document legalization through US foreign embassies or consulates as needed.
Our services cover recordable documents issued by the State of Texas, city, or county clerks’ offices, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates or licenses. Please note that only original documents, not photocopies, can be processed for apostille services.