U.S. documents may require an apostille when they are being used in another country for matters involving relocation, dual citizenship, marriage, education, employment, or business. An apostille verifies the signature, seal, or official capacity connected to the document for international use.
Common State Document Apostilles:
Federal Document Apostilles:
Services start at $135 for the first document, including any required notarization and state fee. Multi-document orders benefit from reduced per-document pricing.
Services start at $225 for the first document, including the U.S. Department of State filing fee. Multi-document orders benefit from reduced per-document pricing.
Services start at $200 for the first document. Multi-document orders benefit from reduced per-document pricing.
Certified translation services and domestic or international return shipping are quoted separately.
Alabama-issued records and notarized documents
Apostille-Ready Documents Received by 1:00 PM.
Standard turnaround for apostille processing.
Best for customers with flexible timelines.
Federal background checks and other federal documents
Estimated completion:
Estimated completion:
FBI processing within 48 hours after fingerprint submission.
Estimated FBI processing approximately 15 days after receipt by the FBI.
Non-Alabama records and documents
Apostille coordination for documents issued in the other 49 states, with convenient mail-in submission available. Includes document review, coordination with the appropriate state authority, and status updates throughout the process.
Alabama Apostille Services
Mobile apostille service available as a premium add-on within service area. Includes pickup, secure transport, submission coordination, and return delivery.
Start your apostille request by uploading your documents, calling our office, or mailing your documents for processing. Documents are reviewed for apostille eligibility and any additional requirements.
Receive a quote based on your specific documents and requested processing timeframe. Once approved, your order is prepared for submission.
Your documents are submitted for apostille processing and returned by pickup, mail, or shipping according to your instructions.
If a document processed by McCurty Apostille & Notary Services is rejected by the applicable apostille authority solely because of a clerical or notarization error made by our office, we will correct the error and resubmit the document at no additional service charge.
Not every document is immediately eligible for apostille processing.
Many nationwide apostille companies operate entirely online, with documents moving through centralized processing channels and little or no local presence. In many cases, customers never speak directly with the individual responsible for reviewing their documents and determining whether additional preparation is required before apostille processing can begin.
Working with McCurty Apostille & Notary Services means working directly with the person handling your documents from start to finish. Every document is reviewed before submission to determine whether additional preparation is required and verify that all necessary steps have been completed. This hands-on approach helps reduce delays and avoid unnecessary rejections.
Concise answers to common questions, helping you navigate apostille requirements with clarity and confidence.
No. A notary public does not issue an apostille. Apostilles are issued by the appropriate issuing authority, such as a state Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State, depending on the document.
Yes. Multiple documents can be submitted in the same request.
Certified and sworn translation services are coordinated after apostille processing. Translation fees are quoted separately.
Completed documents may be picked up in office or shipped with tracking to a domestic or international address. Shipping fees apply.
No. An apostille verifies the signature, seal, and authority of the official on the document. It does not verify the document's contents or guarantee acceptance by the receiving country or organization.
I provide mobile service throughout the greater Birmingham area and up to 50 miles from our office location.
Our expertise is in apostille services for Hague Convention countries. Embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (such as UAE, China, Vietnam, or Saudi Arabia) requires a different process that we don't currently offer.
We accept all major debit and credit cards and cash.
McCurty Apostille & Notary Services
2700 Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242, Suite 200
Call or Text: (205) 615-6242
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