Apostille & Legalization Services

U.S. Department of State Authentication for International Use

When your document requires authentication at the federal level, precision matters.

Palm & Seal coordinates federal apostille processing through the U.S. Department of State for documents intended for international use. From submission preparation through tracking and secure return, we manage the process with structured oversight and clear communication.

Federal authentication is often required for immigration, dual citizenship, international business, adoption, and overseas legal matters. We ensure your documents are prepared correctly before submission to reduce delays and rejection risk.

What Is a Federal Apostille?

A federal apostille is an authentication certificate issued by the U.S. Department of State. It verifies the authenticity of a federal document or a notarized document that requires federal-level certification for use in a foreign country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention.

If the destination country does not participate in the Hague Convention, additional embassy or consular legalization may be required.

We coordinate both apostille and legalization processing when necessary.

When Is a Federal Apostille Required?

Federal apostilles are typically required for:

• FBI background checks

• Federal court documents

• Certificates of naturalization

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office documents

• FDA documents

• IRS or federal agency records

• Certain federally notarized documents

If you are unsure whether your document requires state or federal authentication, we review it and guide you to the correct processing path.

Our Federal Apostille Process

Document Review
We confirm eligibility, notarization requirements, and destination country specifications.

Submission Coordination
Your documents are prepared and submitted to the U.S. Department of State for authentication.

Tracking and Monitoring
We monitor processing timelines and maintain communication regarding status.

Secure Return
Once completed, documents are returned via tracked shipping.

Our approach prioritizes clarity, compliance, and structured handling at every step.

Federal Apostille Pricing

Expedited Service – $350
Includes rush handling when available.
Typical processing time: 12–15 business days.

Additional Documents: $75 per document

Processing times are determined by the U.S. Department of State and may vary based on volume and document type.

Nationwide & International Clients

Palm & Seal serves clients throughout the United States. Documents may be securely shipped to us for processing and returned via tracked delivery.

For clients located in South Florida, we also offer local notarization services when required prior to submission.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) is available if your document requires notarization before federal authentication.

Why Choose Palm & Seal for Federal Apostilles?

• Structured document review prior to submission

• Clear communication and realistic timeline expectations

• Nationwide document coordination

• Secure handling and tracked return shipping

• Integrated notarization and apostille support

Federal authentication requires careful preparation. We ensure your documents move forward correctly and efficiently