Apostille services
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a form of authentication issued by the Secretary of State that certifies the origin of a public document for use in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Apostilles are commonly required when documents will be used internationally.
Gates Signing Services provides professional apostille facilitation to help individuals and businesses obtain apostilles efficiently and accurately. We guide you through the process, prepare submissions, and coordinate with the appropriate state offices to ensure your documents meet all requirements.
Documents that may need an Apostille
We assist with apostille processing for many document types, including:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Divorce decrees
Powers of Attorney
Affidavits
FBI background checks (state-level coordination only)
Corporate documents
Educational documents
Notarized personal or business documents
If you’re unsure whether your document qualifies, we can review it before submission.
Our process
Document Review – We verify that your document is eligible for apostille processing.
Notarization (if required) – If your document needs notarization, we can arrange a mobile notary.
Submission & Coordination – We submit your document to the appropriate Secretary of State.
Completion & Return – Once issued, the apostilled document is returned to you securely.
Turnaround times vary depending on the issuing state and document type.
Client Reviews
“My wife found Gate Signing Services and Apostille Facilitator, and working with JoAnn made everything so much easier. She was incredibly informative, professional, and reassuring throughout the entire process. JoAnn Handled our apostille request efficiently and returned the completed document to us in a remarkably quick timeframe. We're truly grateful for her assistance and highly recommend her services.”
“I cannot say enough about JoAnn and her team- immediately responsive and available, professional, efficient, and kind! Helped my husband and I get our will/trust documents notarized so easily, it was a huge relief. Arrived to our home promptly and provided witnesses(since we are new to the area). Overall an amazingly simple process, plus she is just a lovely person, so that was a bonus. I strongly recommend going with Gates!”
“I was looking for an apostille service, Glad I found Joann. Very professional my experience went smooth and quick. Highly recommended for anyone who needs apostille and Notary service.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is an apostille required?
An apostille is required when documents will be used outside the United States for legal, personal, or business purposes.
Do my documents need to be notarized first?
Some documents require notarization, while others do not. We review your documents and advise if notarization is needed.
How long does the process take?
Processing times vary by state and document type. Turnaround estimates are provided but not guaranteed. Standard processing usually takes about 3-4 business days.
What if my destination country is not part of the Hague Convention?
Additional authentication may be required. We can guide you on the next steps.
How much is the fee per document?
The Standard processing fee starts $175. Expedited processing requires $100 in addition which will take about 1-2 business days.
Do you provide translation services?
Yes we do!
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