Apostille  24 Hour Phone: 800-622-4030

Come To You Notary
3933 Stone Way North
Seattle, WA 98103

Seattle, Bellevue  206-216-4795

Lynnwood, Everett  425-742-5931

   Get an Apostille, Embassy Legalization, or Certificate of Authority in 24 hours or less!

Apostille is a French word meaning certification. An apostille is required for all Washington state notarized and certified documents that are used in foreign countries. Apostille refers to the legalization of a document for international use under the terms of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign documents.

Legalization, presented as a Certificate of Authority, is required for all documents going to foreign countries that are not part of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. A certificate of authority confirms the legality of the document. Additional authentication may be required through individual embassy offices once the certificate of authority is obtained through the Washington state Secretary of State’s office.

Common documents that need Apostilles, Embassy legalizations, and Certificates of Authority:

·        Powers of Attorney

·        Police Background Check

·        Notarized Affidavit

·        Divorce Decree 

·        Deed

·        Letters of Invitation

·        Travel Consent Letter 

·        ID Copy

·        Incorporation Documents 

·        Articles of Incorporation

·        Certificate of Good Standing

Federal agency signatures need to be authenticated through the United States Department of State. We offer express state department authentications for $125.00. Express service requires that the document be processed for up to 25 days within the state department. We complete required paperwork and overnight the documents with an overnight return label and required fee. Examples of documents that need to be authenticated through the Department of State are:

·        FBI Background Clearance

·        Federal Court Document

·        FBI Fingerprint Card 

How does our service work?

If you are in greater Seattle with documents originating in Washington State, we will pick up and deliver your paperwork with a 24-hour turnaround. The cost is $125 for the first apostille or certificate of authority and $45 for each additional. If you are outside of greater Seattle or if your documents are from states other than Washington, we will accept your documents by email, fax, or overnight carrier. We will provide a clear quote, as there are extra fees for shipping.  

What’s an Apostille?

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Do you need an apostille for your diploma and transcripts? We offer same day service. Our service includes pick up and delivery of your documents and notarization if you are located within a 60 mile radius of Seattle. If you are located outside of this area, please send your documents to: Barbara Pritchett, Come To You Notary & Apostille, 3933 Stone Way North, Seattle, Washington 98103. Your apostille will be obtained the same day we receive your package and returned by overnight carrier.

International Calls: 425-742-5931