DELIVERY
An apostille courier service hand-delivers your documents to the Secretary of State (or the U.S. Department of State) for an apostille or authentication certificate, waits for or collects the certified documents, and sends them on to their final destination with tracking and proof of delivery. It replaces mailing documents to a government office and hoping they come back on time.
Whether you’re a notary, attorney, business owner or a family preparing documents for use abroad, getting an apostille right matters. One missing seal or wrong office can set you back days or weeks.
EEC Logistics (Express Errands & Courier) provides a nationwide apostille courier service that handles the whole process, from pickup to filing to final delivery.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that confirms a U.S. document is genuine, so it is legally recognized in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
If the destination country is not a member, you need an authentication certificate instead, which is often followed by legalization at that country’s embassy or consulate.
Who Issues an Apostille?
It depends on the document:
- State documents (birth and marriage certificates, notarized documents, state court records, corporate filings) get their apostille from the Secretary of State in the state that issued them.
- Federal documents (for example, FBI background checks or documents signed by federal officials) get theirs from the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications.
USA.gov has a quick guide to which office handles which document.
Documents That Commonly Need an Apostille
- Legal contracts and powers of attorney
- Notarized business documents and corporate records
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Academic diplomas and transcripts
- Adoption papers
- Court documents and judgments
Why Use an Apostille Courier Service?
Apostille filings are time-sensitive and detail-oriented. Mailing documents to a Secretary of State’s office adds transit time in both directions, and a small error can mean a rejected filing, a missed deadline or a delayed international deal.
A professional apostille courier gives you:
- Hand-delivered filings to the Secretary of State’s office, with no mail transit time on the way in
- A secure chain of custody at every step
- Real-time tracking and updates from a real person
- Final delivery to the recipient, whether that’s a law firm, an agency, or an embassy or consulate
At EEC Logistics, we don’t just move your documents. We manage the apostille process end to end.
How Our Apostille Courier Service Works
- Send us your documents. Hand them to our courier for pickup, or mail them to us with any prepaid envelopes and instructions.
- We file in person. We hand-deliver your documents to the right Secretary of State’s office for apostille or authentication.
- We collect and prepare them. Once certified, we pick up the documents and package them using your materials and instructions.
- We deliver them. The completed documents go to the final recipient by courier, same-day delivery or tracked mail.
- You get proof of delivery. We send you tracking details and proof of delivery (POD) for your records.
Processing times are set by each Secretary of State’s office. What a courier removes is the mail transit, the lines and the follow-up calls.
Case Study: Supporting a Notary With Apostille Deliveries
One of our notary clients uses EEC for her apostille work. Here’s how it runs:
- She mails us the documents with prepaid envelopes and mailing instructions.
- When the package arrives, we hand-deliver the documents to the Texas Secretary of State’s office for apostille certification.
- After certification, we prepare the documents using the materials she provided.
- We mail the completed package to the final recipient, often a U.S. law firm or legal representative.
- We send her proof of delivery and tracking information.
She no longer coordinates her own mailings, stands in line or chases delays. We handle it all.
Nationwide Apostille Services: Who We Serve
We provide nationwide apostille services in all 50 states, with nationwide coverage for pickup, filing and delivery. Our apostille courier clients include:
- Notaries and mobile notaries
- Attorneys, paralegals and law firms handling immigration or business law
- Universities and students who need transcripts authenticated
- Families managing international adoptions or citizenship
- Businesses expanding internationally
- Anyone who needs documents filed for use abroad
Law firms often pair apostille filings with our legal courier service for court and client deliveries. For other business paperwork, see our document delivery service.
Why Clients Choose EEC for Apostille Courier Services
Nationwide Coverage
We can file with any Secretary of State’s office in the U.S. and manage delivery afterward, including to embassies and consulates.
Confidential and Secure
We treat your documents with the same care as legal evidence. Our trained drivers follow a strict chain of custody, with GPS-tracked routing on every job.
Time-Saving
No driving, mailing or chasing government offices. We handle the full process so you can focus on your clients.
Real Human Support
Our team keeps you updated at every step, from pickup to filing to final delivery.
14+ Years of Experience
EEC Logistics has been delivering time-sensitive documents for more than 14 years, for one document or dozens a week.
Apostille Courier Service FAQs
What is an apostille courier service?
An apostille courier service takes your documents to the Secretary of State or U.S. Department of State for an apostille or authentication, collects the certified documents, and delivers them to the final recipient with tracking and proof of delivery.
Which states do you cover for apostille filing?
All 50. We can handle Secretary of State filings anywhere in the U.S.
Do I need an apostille or an authentication certificate?
If the destination country is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, you need an apostille. If it isn’t, you need an authentication certificate, often followed by embassy legalization. Check with the person or agency receiving your documents.
Can you get apostilles for federal documents?
Federal documents are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State, not a Secretary of State. Contact us and we’ll confirm the right route for your document.
How long does an apostille take with a courier?
Processing time is set by the issuing office and varies by state. A courier removes the mail transit time to and from the office, so you get your certified documents back sooner than by mail.
Do you only serve law firms and notaries?
No. We serve individuals, families, students and businesses with all types of document filing needs.
How secure is the process?
Every job follows a strict chain of custody, handled by professional drivers with GPS-tracked routing, and you receive proof of delivery.
How much does an apostille courier service cost?
It depends on the state, the number of documents, government fees and how the documents need to be delivered afterward. Request a quote for an exact price.
Let EEC Be Your Apostille Courier Partner
Your clients are counting on you. You can count on us. Whether you’re filing one document or dozens a week, EEC Logistics gives you the reliability and nationwide reach to keep things moving. New to legal document delivery? Read our legal courier services guide.
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