- Apostille Service– common documents that require authentication for apostille international use are:
- Marriage licenses
- School transcripts
- Illinois birth certificates
- Powers of attorney
- Death certificates
- Adoption papers
Apostilles are issued for documents for use in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, which is a treaty that simplifies the process for foreign public documents. Certificates of Authority are issued for documents for use in countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Important Note:
- All documents being authenticated must be originals.
- We cannot certify out-of-state officials.
- Some documents must be certified by the official who has custody of the original document or the by the office that originally filed the document.
- Birth certificate—Must be a certified copy from the county clerk, local registrar, or Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Marriage license—Must be a certified copy from the county clerk.
- Divorce decree—Must be a certified copy from the circuit clerk.
2. Mobile notaries travel to homes, workplaces, hospitals, hotels, and events, making them ideal for service.
• Mobile notary travel fees cost $35–$95, depending on distance.
• Per-signature fees cost $15–$25, added to the travel charge.
• After-hours or weekend mobile service adds $10–$35 more.
• Parking fees apply in downtown neighborhoods.
3. RON
Remote notarization is legal in Illinois this allows documents to be notarized online via webcam and digital ID verification.
Remote notary sessions cost $20–$35 flat.
Additional signatures may cost $10–$15 each.
Digital copies and secure storage may add $3–$8.
Some documents require additional steps, multiple witnesses will slightly increasing costs.
• Power of Attorney notarization costs $10–$25 per signature.
• Will and trust notarization costs $10–$20, depending on complexity.
• School/ minor travel consent or medical forms cost $20.
• Multi-witness requirements may add $20–$30 more.