Apostille Services

ARKANSAS NOTARY WITH WORLDWIDE REACH

Apostille Services

Even though NEA Notary Solutions is based in Arkansas, I help clients across the United States — and those currently living overseas — get apostilles from any state.

The location of the person requesting the apostille does not matter. What matters is where the document originated, and that’s what determines which state issues the apostille.

The key rule to remember: Documents must be apostilled in the state where they were issued or notarized, not necessarily where you live now.

For example: a Texas birth certificate needs a Texas apostille, and a Florida marriage certificate must be apostilled in Florida. If you’ve moved multiple times or have documents scattered across states, coordinating everything on your own can quickly become overwhelming — each state has different requirements, fees, turnaround times, and mailing addresses.

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What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is an authentication certificate issued by the Secretary of State that verifies the origin and legitimacy of a public document, so it is recognized in foreign countries that are party to the Hague Convention of 1961 — currently more than 120 nations. If your destination country is not a Hague member, a separate embassy legalization process is required instead.

You may need an apostille if you are:

  • • Relocating or working abroad
  • • Enrolling in a foreign university or verifying transcripts
  • • Applying for dual citizenship or naturalization
  • • Adopting internationally
  • • Registering a business overseas
  • • Getting married or registering a civil union abroad
  • • Submitting documents to a foreign embassy or consulate
  • • Applying for a visa or foreign residency
  • • Involved in international legal proceedings

Document Types

Most Arkansas-issued public documents are eligible for apostille certification through the Arkansas Secretary of State — and through my nationwide service, documents issued in other states too.

Birth Certificates

Arkansas vital records for citizenship, immigration, and international identification purposes.

Marriage Certificates

For spousal visa applications, name change proceedings, and foreign civil registrations.

Diplomas & Transcripts

Academic credentials for foreign enrollment, professional licensing, and employment verification.

Court Documents

Judgments, divorce decrees, criminal background clearances, and legal orders.

Corporate Documents

Articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, and business agreements.

Notarized Affidavits

Personal declarations, powers of attorney, and sworn statements requiring authentication.

Medical Records

Vaccination records, medical clearances, and health documentation for international use.

Other Public Documents

Any Arkansas-issued public document eligible for Secretary of State authentication.

How It Works

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Document Review

I review your documents to determine eligibility and identify which state must process each one — and whether it needs notarization first.

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Notarization, If Needed

Some documents require notarization before they can be apostilled. Remote Online Notarization is available for any required notarization, wherever you are.

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Submission

I coordinate apostille processing with the appropriate state office — including federal-level apostilles when needed — and make sure every document is in the correct format before it goes in.

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Delivery

Completed apostilles are shipped anywhere in the U.S. or internationally via DHL, FedEx, or UPS. You can ship your documents to me from anywhere in the world, and I’ll take care of the entire process.

Processing Times

Standard processing through the Arkansas Secretary of State typically takes 48 hours from the time the document is received, depending on their volume. Other states have different turnaround times, which we can go over during your appointment.

Does My Document Need Notarization First?

It depends on the document type. Vital records issued by the State of Arkansas — such as birth, death, and marriage certificates — typically do not require prior notarization. Private documents, including affidavits, powers of attorney, and certified copies, generally do. I conduct a document review prior to submission and advise accordingly.

For Clients Anywhere

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Outside Arkansas

If your document was issued in Arkansas, I can coordinate the apostille regardless of your current location — and I can also process documents that originated from other states.

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Outside the United States

I support clients currently abroad who need U.S. documents apostilled for visas, employment, school enrollment, foreign residency, and dual citizenship.

Fees

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For a personalized quote, start your apostille request using the button below. Pricing depends on the document type and the state involved, and the full fee is always confirmed before your appointment — so there are no surprises.

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Need apostilles from different states? Start your request and let me handle the logistics for you.

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Questions? Call or text 870-627-8248 · info@neanotarysolutions.com