How long does it take to get an Apostille?

How long does it take to get an apostille? This is one of the first questions we receive from many clients. It’s a great question, and very logical. It’s very important to anyone in need when planning out the process since many people have deadlines to meet for international paperwork requirements. That said, many people aren’t aware of why they’ve been asked for an apostille, and what it means. Because of this, people are surprised when our reply to the question includes a brief education as to what apostilles are, and a few questions about the details of what they need. A great analogy is if you walk into a department store and ask the salesperson how much a shirt costs. In order to provide a cost, the sales person will want to know specifics, ie: long sleeve or short sleeve, cotton or flannel, buttons or zippers, hooded or not etc. The point is that there are so many types of “shirts” and it’s impossible to know the cost without knowing what the shopper wants or needs. In the “apostille world”, the common questions involve the type of document, the language of the document, if a certified/notarized translation is needed or not, if it’s a federal or state document, a vital statistic document etc. A certified apostille agent with experience and knowledge should be able to easily answer questions and hel;p to make the process as smooth and quick as possible. Let Florida Notary Public, LLC help you with all of your apostille, notarization, and translation needs. 954-263-4869