FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our notary, apostille, and authentication services β€” answered straight.

🌎 Apostille & Authentication

What is an apostille?

A one-page government certificate that proves a U.S. document is genuine, so a foreign country will accept it. Issued under the 1961 Hague Convention. See our full guide.

What’s the difference between an apostille and authentication?

Apostille is for Hague Convention countries (Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, Japan, India, etc.). Authentication + embassy legalization is for non-Hague countries (China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, etc.). We do both.

How long does an apostille take?

Kansas SOS: typically a few business days. Other states: a few days to several weeks. Federal (U.S. Dept of State): weeks. Plan on 2–4 weeks total for a routine Kansas apostille including shipping. Rush options available.

⚠️ Should I notarize my FBI background check first?

NO. Federal documents like FBI background checks should NOT be notarized before being submitted for apostille. Notarizing first can invalidate the submission. Call us before sending anything to D.C.

Do you do apostilles for all 50 states?

Yes. We handle apostille processing for documents issued in any U.S. state, plus federal documents through the U.S. Department of State.

Do you offer a free document review?

Yes. Send us photos or scans. We confirm everything meets requirements and quote total cost (government fees disclosed separately) before you commit a dollar.

How much does an apostille cost?

Service tiers: Standard $299 first doc / $199 each additional. Rush $499 / $299. Expedited $699 / $299. Government fees separate (Kansas SOS $10/doc; other states vary). See full pricing.

πŸ“œ Notary Services

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes β€” during store hours at 1901 E. 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67214.

Do you do mobile notary?

Yes β€” we come to your home, office, hospital, nursing home, or jail. See Mobile Notary.

Can I notarize online (RON)?

Yes β€” Remote Online Notary by secure video, anywhere in Kansas. Scheduled sessions finish in minutes.

Are you available 24/7?

Our 24/7 cell line (316-247-2525) is on around the clock for genuine emergencies β€” hospital admissions, jail signings, time-sensitive closings.

Do you speak Spanish?

SΓ­. Dedicated Spanish-language line at 316-835-9090. See Notario en Wichita.

What ID do I need?

Valid government-issued photo ID β€” driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID. For hospital signings, a wristband + family ID confirmation may also work β€” call ahead.

Do you handle process serving?

Yes β€” legal document delivery and service of process in Sedgwick County and surrounding areas.

Do you do loan signings / real estate closings?

Yes β€” NSA-trained signing agents available for refinances, purchases, HELOCs, and reverse mortgages. See Real Estate Notary.

πŸ’΅ Pricing & Booking

How do I book?

Call our office at 316-265-9930 (ext. 100 Quantin, ext. 0 staff), or book online.

How much do you charge?

Standard Kansas notarial acts have a state-set maximum fee per signature. Mobile travel and after-hours visits include a travel fee. Apostille and signing agent work are tiered. See full pricing.

Do you take credit cards?

Yes β€” credit, debit, cash. We invoice select B2B clients.

What if the foreign government rejects my document?

Most rejections come from preventable mistakes (wrong certified copy, federal doc notarized in error, expired vital record). That’s why we offer free document review BEFORE you pay β€” to catch those issues upfront. If our service-side error caused a rejection, we make it right.

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