Puerto Rico Apostille Services | Express 24-Hour Authentication
Puerto Rico is a powerhouse for pharmaceutical manufacturing, aerospace, and Caribbean finance. Whether your San Juan-based corporation is expanding into Latin America or you are finalizing a real estate deed in Ponce for a European buyer, US Apostille provides the most reliable connection to the global market. We eliminate the complexities of island logistics and potential mailing delays to the Puerto Rico Department of State, offering an industry-leading one-business-day turnaround for corporate and legal documentation.
How to Apostille Your Puerto Rico Documents
Navigating document authentication in a U.S. Territory requires a specialized approach. To save you time and administrative hurdles, we have categorized the process by document type:
Federal Documents
If your document was issued by a federal entity (e.g., FBI, FDA, or Social Security), it cannot be processed by the local Puerto Rico Secretary of State. These must be sent to 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.
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 more efficient to work directly with the local authorities.
Crucial Note: Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010, are invalid for apostille. You must ensure you have the modern "Blue" security version.
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.
Shipping Support: If you decide to handle the local state process yourself but want the peace of mind of professional-grade tracking, you can Request a FedEx Label through our portal to ensure your vital records are handled with care between the island and the mainland.
International Destinations for Puerto Rico Documents
Given Puerto Rico’s massive exports in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, documents from the island are frequently destined for major global trade hubs. Whether you are finalizing a distribution deal in Germany, exporting biotech components to Singapore, or relocating executives to Spain, we bridge the gap. We manage the full legalization chain—from San Juan to the final embassy requirements—ensuring your paperwork is accepted without delay in countries such as Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, or Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can pull a certified digital copy from the Puerto Rico Department of State’s online registry and upload the PDF to our site. We bypass the standard island processing times, providing you with a 24-hour turnaround for your corporate documentation.
Yes, Puerto Rico follows a Civil Law tradition, and notarial acts are strictly regulated. We provide a complimentary "Pre-Check" service to ensure your notary’s seal and statement meet the specific standards required for a 1-day Apostille.
