Apostille Services • Mobile Notary • Legal Document Courier Birmingham, Alabama
Apostille Services — Birmingham, AL | All 50 States
Apostille Processing for Hague Convention Countries
When your documents need to be used in a Hague Convention country, an apostille certifies their legitimacy. I assist individuals, families, and businesses with document preparation, notarization when required, and coordination with the correct state or federal agency for apostille processing.
What's an Apostille
Whether you're relocating internationally, pursuing education abroad, planning a destination wedding, or conducting business in a Hague Convention country, your U.S. documents require an apostille for legal recognition.
An apostille is an internationally recognized certificate that authenticates your document for use in member countries. We simplify this complex process by handling everything—from document review and notarization to government submission and delivery—saving you time, confusion, and potential costly errors.
State Document Apostilles:
- Birth Certificate Apostille
- Marriage Certificate Apostille
- School Records & Diplomas
- Power of Attorney Apostille
- Court Documents
- Business & Corporate Documents
Federal Document Apostilles:
- FBI Background Check Authentication
- U.S. Federal Document
- Signed or Sealed Federal Agency Documents
- Documents Requiring DOJ and DOS Authentication
How Our Apostille Service Works
These are the steps used to review your document and submit it for apostille issuance through the appropriate authority:
Identify Your Document Type
Determine if your document is:
- State-issued: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, notarized powers of attorney, diplomas, state court documents
- Federal-issued: FBI background checks, federal court filings, federal agency documents
This determines which government authority will process your apostille.
Notarization & Preparation
We notarize your documents (if required) and prepare them for submission to the appropriate state or federal authority.
Submission & Processing
- State-Level: Documents are submitted for apostille with the Secretary of State.
- Federal-Level: If required, federal documents are submitted for apostille with the United States Department of State Authentications Office.
You’ll receive updates when your documents are submitted, when they are mailed, and when they are returned.
Final Verification
We ensure your documents contain the correct seals, signatures, and formatting required for your destination country.
Return of Documents
- You’ll receive an update when the apostille is completed and your documents are returned.
- Guidance is provided so you can confidently use your documents abroad.
Apostille Service Packages
Apostille services are priced according to the number of documents requiring an apostille and the chosen submission service, if applicable. Shipping and handling are charged separately.
Facilitation packages describe how documents are prepared and delivered to the issuing authority and may affect submission timing; however, processing and issuance timeframes are determined by the Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State and may vary.
If notarization is required, notarizations are $10 per signature in accordance with Alabama law.
State Apostille Facilitation Options
Standard Submission (All U.S. States):
Documents are submitted by mail within 5–7 business days after intake is complete. You will receive confirmation when your documents are mailed for processing and when they are returned. Completed documents are returned to you by direct mail. Return timing is based on when the Secretary of State completes processing and the associated mail time. Shipping and handling are charged separately.
Standard Counter Submission (Alabama):
Documents are submitted at the Alabama Secretary of State within three business days after intake is complete. Completed documents are returned by direct mail. Return timing is based on when the Secretary of State completes processing and the associated mail time. Shipping and handling are charged separately.
Expedited Counter Submission (Alabama):
Reserved for time-sensitive situations where documents must be submitted at the Alabama Secretary of State by a specific date or within a narrow window. This service prioritizes scheduling, same-day handling, and in-person counter submission to reduce mailing delays and ensure the fastest possible submission. Availability is limited based on schedule capacity. After processing is complete, documents are returned via direct mail, with overnight options available. Shipping and handling are charged separately.
Federal Apostille Facilitation
Standard Submission:
Documents are reviewed for federal eligibility, prepared for submission, and mailed to the U.S. Department of State for apostille issuance within 5–7 business days after intake is complete. Completed documents are returned to you by direct mail. Shipping and handling are charged separately.
Counter Submission:
Documents are reviewed, prepared, and submitted to the U.S. Department of State by courier. Courier submission reduces overall turnaround time by eliminating standard mail transit associated with mail-in processing. Completed documents are returned by direct mail. Courier, shipping, and handling fees are charged separately.
Mobile Apostille Service
Premium Add-On (Within Service Area):
Mobile apostille service is available as a premium add-on within the service area and provides scheduled pickup and return delivery of documents. This service includes pickup, secure transport, submission coordination, and return delivery after processing. Mobile service is billed separately from apostille facilitation fees and shipping and handling costs, where applicable, with rates based on distance and service timing (after-hours).
Why Choose Us for Your Apostille Needs
When working with us for your apostille needs, you’ll experience a process that is convenient, reliable, and accurate. We handle every step—from document review and notarization to submission and return—so you don’t have to worry about errors, delays, or complicated procedures.
- Convenience: Mobile service throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas, after-hours and urgent appointments make it easy for you—no waiting in long lines or navigating government offices.
- Reliability: Every document is carefully reviewed, prepared, and tracked to ensure it meets all state and federal requirements.
- Efficiency: Streamlined facilitation packages—from Standard to Expedited—get your documents processed quickly, with updates throughout every step.
- Accuracy: We handle notarizations, submissions, and authentication with precision, so your documents are accepted the first time, every time.
- Comprehensive Service: We handle state-issued vital records to federal documents that require U.S. Department of State apostilles while offering notarization, document preparation, and document review, providing complete support in one place.
- Peace of Mind: You’ll always know where your documents are in the submission process and when they’re returned—no surprises.
Have Questions? I Have the Answers
I’ll guide you through the process and provide clear answers—or research it for you if needed—so you never have to guess.
Counter submissions allow for quicker submission and eliminate mail-in delays, but processing time is determined by the Alabama Secretary of State and can vary. I offer standard counter submission (within 3 business days) and expedited counter submission (same-day or next-day), with return timing based on issuance and delivery method.
Apostille services are priced according to the number of documents requiring an apostille and the chosen submission service, if applicable. When shipping applies, outgoing and return shipping and handling are billed separately.
If notarization is required, it is charged separately at $10 per signature, as allowed under Alabama law.
Yes. Apostille facilitation is available for documents issued in any U.S. state. When state authentication is required, I coordinate submission through the appropriate issuing authority in the document’s home state as part of the apostille routing process.
Some documents require notarization before submission. Notarizations are $10 per notarized signature in Alabama.
Yes, if notarization is required, the document signer must be present with valid, government-issued photo ID.
Yes. After-hours requests are available when needed as a premium service.
Our standard service area covers up to 60 miles from North Central St. Clair County.
We break our coverage into zones based on distance:
- Zone I- 1-30 miles
- Zone II- 31-60 miles
Yes. Multiple documents can be submitted in the same request.
Depending on your package: by mail or scheduled pick up.
Certified copies of vital records - such as birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates—can only be issued by the vital records office in the state or county where the event occurred. Only these government agencies can issue certified copies.
I partner with certified professional translators who understand apostille requirements and ensure your documents are properly prepared.
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.
The best option depends on how quickly you need your documents submitted and how you prefer them returned. If you’re unsure which option fits your situation, I can review your documents and help you choose the most appropriate submission path.
I accept cash, Apple Cash, Zelle, Venmo, and debit/credit card payments for your convenience. An invoice can be provided for all services.
Contact us by phone (205) 615-6242 or online here: https://calendly.com/mccurtynotary/apostille-services
Streamline Your Apostille Needs
Birmingham, AL | info@mccurtynotary.com | (205) 615-6242
Apostille Processing & Third-Party Limitations
Apostille requests must be submitted to the appropriate authority (state Secretary of State or U.S. Department of State) and require outbound mailing, official review, and return delivery. Processing times vary. For federal documents submitted by mail to the U.S. Department of State, processing typically takes 5 or more weeks from the date the documents are received. Processing times and acceptance by foreign or receiving authorities are not guaranteed and are subject to third-party requirements.
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