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Articles of Incorporation & Formation Apostille Services
Articles of Incorporation
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Speed is the language of global business. Whether your company is incorporated in Maryland, Delaware, Wyoming, California, or any other U.S. State, getting an Apostille for your founding documents shouldn't take weeks.
At US Apostille, we provide an exclusive, expedited service that bypasses local state delays. By utilizing our specialized Maryland-based processing hub, we can authenticate Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization (LLC), and Certificates of Formation from all 50 states in just one business day.
Why You Need an Apostille for Your Charter Documents
The Articles of Incorporation (or Formation) is your company’s legal birth certificate. You will require an Apostilled or Legalized copy for:
Foreign Branch Registration: Proving your entity is legally incorporated in the U.S.
Corporate Banking: Opening business accounts in Europe, Asia, or the Middle East.
International Contracts: Entering legal agreements with global partners.
Appointing Foreign Representatives: Appointing agents to act on your behalf abroad.
The Maryland Advantage: 24-Hour Nationwide Processing
While some states like California or New York can take 4–6 weeks to process an Apostille, our Maryland-direct service offers a "Fast-Track" solution for out-of-state documents.
Company Documents
Our Expedited Pricing & Timelines:
Document Source
Service Fee
Government Fees
Total Cost
Processing Time
Maryland Documents
$35
$15
$50
1 Business Day
Out-of-State (DE, WY, CA, NY, etc.)
$35
$15
$50
1 Business Day
Return Guarantee: Once we receive your certified corporate filings, we ensure they are processed and shipped back via FedEx/DHL within 24 hours
Embassy Legalization for Non-Hague Countries
Expanding to UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, or Qatar? These countries require more than just an Apostille. We manage the entire chain of Consular Legalization, including the U.S. Department of State and the final Embassy seal, ensuring your corporate papers are 100% compliant with local laws in the destination country.
One-day apostille service for your company documents.
We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Company documents is
1
Business Day.
In real
6 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Order today by 4:00 PM
EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping
No extra fees.
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What We Need From You to Start
A Certified Copy: Provide a certified copy of your Articles (issued by your Secretary of State). If you have a digital certified copy with a verification code, we can often start immediately.
Destination Country: Specify where the document will be used so we can determine if you need an Apostille or Embassy Legalization.
Secure Submission: Upload your document to our portal or mail the original to our Maryland office.
Why Global Businesses Trust US Apostille
State-Agnostic Expertise: We understand the nuances of corporate filings from all 50 states.
White-Glove Service: Your sensitive corporate data is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and security.
Hand-Carried Submissions: We don't wait for the mail. Our team hand-carries documents to the Secretary of State for immediate processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is our specialized expertise. We can authenticate Articles of Incorporation or Formation from any of the 50 U.S. states through our expedited Maryland process. This allows you to bypass the weeks of waiting often required by other state offices, securing your Apostille in just one business day.
Absolutely. Our process ensures that your out-of-state corporate documents are properly certified and authenticated according to both state and federal standards. Documents processed through our Maryland hub are 100% legally recognized by all Hague Convention member countries and foreign embassies worldwide.
To secure an Apostille, we require a Certified Copy issued by the Secretary of State where your company was formed (e.g., Delaware Division of Corporations). If you have a digital certified copy with a verifiable QR code or ID, we can often process it immediately. If not, you must mail the physical certified copy to our office.
For countries requiring Embassy Legalization, the process takes longer than a standard 24-hour Apostille. It involves additional steps at the U.S. Department of State in D.C. and the respective Embassy. Typically, this takes between 5 to 15 business days, depending on the specific embassy’s current turnaround time.
Yes, our process ensures the document is legally authenticated according to federal and state standards, making it 100% acceptable for international use.
