Apostille Service Β· Federal

Passport Apostille

Foreign visa applications, dual citizenship proof, foreign bank accounts β€” most countries require an apostilled COPY of your U.S. passport.

πŸ›‚ Important: The COPY Gets Apostilled, Not the Original

You don’t mail your actual passport to D.C. β€” you’d be without it for weeks. Instead, a notary makes a certified copy of the passport (with a notarial certificate attached), and that copy is what gets apostilled. We notarize the copy in-store, mobile, or via Remote Online Notary.

How a Passport Apostille Works

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Bring your passport to APB Notary

In-store, mobile, or via secure RON video session. We see the original, make a photocopy, and attach a notarial certificate affirming it’s a true copy of the original.

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We submit to the U.S. Department of State

Notarized passport copies go to the federal apostille office in Washington, D.C.

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Receive the apostilled passport copy

We track, follow up, and return by FedEx or your preferred courier. You keep your actual passport the whole time.

Timeline

Notarize passport copy: same day at APB
U.S. Dept of State apostille: typically 10+ business days standard
Shipping each way: add 1–3 business days

Total: plan on 3–5 weeks for a routine passport apostille. Rush options available.

Common Reasons for a Passport Apostille

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Foreign visa application

Many long-term visa categories require an apostilled passport copy.

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Dual citizenship proof

Proving U.S. citizenship for citizenship-by-descent applications.

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Foreign bank account

Opening accounts in foreign banks for property or investment.

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Foreign property purchase

Real estate transactions abroad require ID proof.

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Marriage abroad

Foreign marriage registration often requires apostilled passport.

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Foreign business formation

Forming a company abroad with you as an owner/officer.

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Free Document Review

Send photos or scans. We confirm requirements and quote total cost (government fees separate) before you commit.

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316-265-9930
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316-247-2525
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316-835-9090
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