Understanding Apostille Pricing: Why Costs Vary and the Value of Expertise

One of the most common questions we receive is, “How much does an apostille cost?”

The answer is simple—but important to understand: apostille pricing varies based on the specific details of your request.

Apostille services are not one-size-fits-all. Each document, destination country, and timeline can require a different level of review, coordination, and handling. At TLH Notary, Document Translation & Apostille Services, we believe pricing should be fair, transparent, and reflective of the actual work required to properly facilitate an apostille.

Why Apostille Pricing Can Vary

Several factors can affect apostille pricing, including:

• The type of document (vital records, academic records, corporate documents, court-issued documents)

• Whether the document requires notarization, certification, or correction

• The state where the document originated

• Current Secretary of State processing workloads

• Requests for expedited or hand-delivered service

• Shipping and courier coordination

Each of these elements impacts how the apostille must be handled to ensure acceptance by the receiving country.

What Apostille Clients Are Really Paying For

Apostille services involve much more than submitting paperwork. When you work with TLH Notary, you are paying for:

• Careful document review before submission

• Verification that documents meet apostille requirements

• Knowledge of state-specific and country-specific rules

• Proper routing to the correct issuing authority

• Clear communication and realistic expectations

• Prevention of errors that can lead to rejection or delays

Our goal is always to help clients avoid unnecessary resubmissions, delays, and added costs.

Why Expertise Matters in Apostille Services

Mistakes in the apostille process can result in rejected documents, missed travel deadlines, delayed enrollments, or postponed business transactions. Experience matters.

TLH Notary provides apostille facilitation rooted in compliance, accuracy, and real-world experience. We assess each request individually and guide clients toward the most efficient and cost-effective solution—not the most expensive one.

Fair Pricing with Respect for Every Client

We believe apostille pricing should be:

• Fair

• Transparent

• Honest

• Respectful of our clients’ time and budgets

At TLH Notary, it’s never just about the cost. It’s about providing trusted apostille services that protect our clients’ documents and timelines.