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Illinois Apostille Services | Chicago & Statewide Fast-Track
From the financial heart of Chicago to the major universities across the state, Illinois documents are constantly moving globally. Whether you need an Apostille for a University of Chicago diploma, a corporate merger document, or an Illinois Birth Certificate, US Apostille is your fastest solution. We bypass the standard mailing delays to Springfield by using our expedited Maryland channel. Get your Illinois documents authenticated and ready for overseas use in just 24 hours.
How to Apostille Your Documents
Not all documents follow the same path. To save you time and money, we have categorized the process based on the type of document you have:
Federal Documents
If your document is issued by a federal agency (e.g., FBI, FDA, USDA, or Social Security), it has no connection to state offices. These must be processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Company Documents
For business documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Good Standing, Power of Attorney), we use our Maryland Fast-Track. This is the most efficient way to get your business moving internationally.
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.
Personal Documents
For personal life events (e.g., Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates), it is often faster and cheaper for you to contact the Illinois Secretary of State directly.
Why? State-issued vital records often require a specific local seal that you can obtain directly for a small fee.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Need help with shipping? If you decide to handle the state process yourself but want professional shipping, you can Request a FedEx Label through our portal to ensure your documents are tracked and secure.
International Destinations for Illinois Documents
As a global financial and logistics hub, Illinois documents travel to every corner of the world. Whether you are expanding a fintech firm to the United Kingdom, exporting manufacturing equipment to China, or relocating personnel to Germany, we bridge the gap. We manage the full legalization chain—from Springfield to the final embassy requirements—ensuring your paperwork is accepted without delay in countries such as Japan, India, or Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield will reject any document if the notary’s information is outdated. We provide a complimentary pre-check for all Chicago and statewide documents to ensure your notary is active before we process your 24-hour Apostille.
Academic documents in Illinois require a notarized registrar’s signature. Once you have that, you can skip the Springfield mailing queue. Upload your notarized scan to us, and we will secure your Illinois Apostille through our expedited channel in one business day.
