Business License Apostille & Legalization Services
Business License
Digital / Online
Certify your business operations for the global stage. A Business License is the official permit issued by a government agency that allows your company to operate in a specific jurisdiction. When expanding internationally, you must prove that your U.S. business is legally compliant and active through an officially apostilled license.
At US Apostille, we provide expedited authentication for Business Licenses from all 50 U.S. States. We ensure your operational credentials are processed through our Maryland hub in just one business day.
Physical vs. Digital: What Do We Accept?
Important Note: A simple print-out or photocopy of your license is usually not sufficient for an Apostille.
1. When Digital (PDF) IS Accepted:
Certified Digital Downloads: If your city or state issues a digital Business License with a verifiable QR code, digital signature, or validation ID.
In this case, you can upload the PDF directly to our portal.
2. When Physical (Original/Certified) IS Required:
Standard Issued Licenses: If your license was issued on security paper with an embossed seal or a physical stamp.
Embassy Legalization: For Non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, China, Kuwait), embassies almost always require the physical original or a state-certified copy to complete the legalization process.
In this case, you MUST mail the physical document to our Maryland office.
Company Documents
The Maryland Advantage: Nationwide 24-Hour Processing
If your Business License was issued in California, Texas, or Florida, you can avoid their lengthy processing times (which can take weeks). By utilizing our Maryland-direct service, we can secure the authentication for your out-of-state license in just one business day.
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.
Submit Your Company Documents
Click to select a file
Upload a
scanned copy of your document (PDF, JPEG, PNG)
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Expedited Pricing & Timelines
Document Source
Service Fee
MD State & Court Fees
Total Cost
Processing Time
Maryland Business License
$35
$15
$50
1 Business Day
Out-of-State (All 50 States)
$[Insert]
$[Insert]
$[Total]
1 Business Day
*Note: For embassy-level legalization (Non-Hague), additional fees and timelines apply.
Why Business Owners Choose US Apostille
Speed: We are the fastest route for nationwide corporate document authentication.
Direct Hand-Carry: We personally deliver your licenses to the state offices; we don't rely on the mail.
Expertise: We understand the specific licensing formats for all 50 states and ensure they meet international standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We specialize in "Fast-Track" processing. We can take your out-of-state business license and secure a Maryland-level authentication that is legally valid for international use, all within 24 hours.
No. Articles of Incorporation prove the company's "birth," while a Business License proves its "right to operate." Most foreign banks and government agencies will ask for both documents, and both must be apostilled.
We cannot apostille an expired document. Please ensure your license is current and valid before sending it to us.
No. These countries require full Embassy Legalization. We handle the entire chain, including the U.S. Department of State and the destination Embassy in Washington D.C.
Please use a tracked courier service like FedEx, UPS, or DHL to mail your original license to our Maryland office. We process it within one business day of receipt.
