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North Carolina Apostille Services

Expedited authentication, notary & transltion services
Standard
$175
  • 4-14 business days
  • 10 business days
Rush
$225
  • 1-3 business days

    Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

    Some states do not offer expedited processing.

Same Day
$275
  • 24 hours

    Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

    Some states do not offer expedited processing.

*Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State
*Some states do not offer expedited processing

Support through document issues

If your document gets rejected, you won't have to handle it alone. We:

  • Review the reason for rejection
  • Assist with fixing the issue
  • Guide you through the next steps

If necessary, we'll resubmit your documents so the process stays on track.

How to Get an Apostille in North Carolina

When preparing documents for international use, it’s important to ensure they’re properly authenticated. In North Carolina, this is done through an apostille issued by the NC Secretary of State. An apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on official documents for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, the documents may require embassy or consular legalization instead. Whether you’re dealing with personal documents (like a birth certificate, marriage license, or divorce decree) or business and academic records, we can help you meet all North Carolina authentication requirements quickly and efficiently with professional apostille services.

Each document must meet certain conditions to be eligible for an apostille in NC. Some must be notarized, while others must be certified copies issued by the proper authorities. We’ll guide you through getting an apostille in North Carolina from start to finish.

How Our North Carolina Apostille Process Works

1. Apply online
Send us your request online and receive a quote from a specialist the same day. We will also review a scan of your documents for any errors and let you know ASAP if additional steps are required.
2. Send us your documents
No need to make an appointment or go to a physical location. Just mail us your documents through a secure tracked shipping service (FedEx, DHL, or UPS). In some cases we may not even need the physical copy!
3. Receive your documents
Once completed, your Apostilled documents will be mailed to you via FedEx or DHL and will arrive at your doorstep. Ask about our shipping options! Whether in the US or Worldwide, we’ll get them to you wherever you may be.

Place an order to calculate your cost or talk to our experts

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FBI Background Check Apostille Services in North Carolina

An FBI Identity History Summary is issued by a federal agency, which places it outside the authority of the North Carolina Secretary of State. Residents may still need one apostilled, most often for:

  • immigration;
  • foreign residency;
  • international employment;
  • a work or study visa;
  • a citizenship application;
  • adoption;
  • professional licensing or education abroad.

The report goes instead to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications, where the destination decides the outcome:

  • a federal apostille for a country in the Hague Convention;
  • a federal authentication certificate for anywhere outside it.

A destination in the second group usually adds legalization for non-Hague countries at its embassy or consulate. An FBI apostille service can handle that chain in one file, since the report, the federal certificate, and the consular step all sit outside North Carolina.

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How Fast Can I Get an Apostille from the North Carolina Secretary of State?

Processing times can vary depending on document type, workload at the Secretary of State NC Apostille office, and shipping times. Typically:

  • Standard service takes about 7–14 business days.
  • Expedited options are available and may be completed in as little as 1–3 days.

We’ll always provide a clear timeline when you submit your order and let you know if faster options are available.

Online Apostille Service: Fast and Convenient

Our online service is the easiest way to get an apostille in North Carolina without the hassle. No need to visit government offices or wait in line. Simply upload your documents, and we’ll handle the entire process from start to finish.

We partner with FedEx, DHL, and UPS to ensure fast and secure delivery of your completed apostille NC documents — whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad.

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Why Choose One Source Process for North Carolina Apostille Services

An apostille for documents notarized in North Carolina rests on a notarial commission or other official signature that the Secretary of State can verify, and much of what holds a request up is settled before it is filed. On every request, at One Source Process we:

  • review the document before submission;
  • check signatures, seals, certified-copy status, and notarization;
  • identify anything missing or entered incorrectly;
  • explain the North Carolina apostille requirements that apply;
  • confirm what the document needs: a North Carolina apostille, a federal apostille, or embassy legalization;
  • prepare it for the correct government office.

Personal, academic, business, and court documents are all covered by our team, with certified translation where the destination requires it. A dedicated contact stays with the request throughout, and completed documents come back to you by tracked domestic or international shipping. Together, those steps reduce the risk of delay, rejection, or incorrect processing.

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Apostille Services for Documents Issued in Multiple States

North Carolina document authentication covers what is issued or notarized in the state. A record from another state goes to that state’s own authority, while a federal document such as an FBI background check follows the federal route.

One Source Process coordinates a mixed set as one request across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

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Ready to Start Your NC Apostille Request?

An NC request turns on two things: what the document is, and where it is going. Get in touch with us about those two, or start a request online.

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-668-5448 (USA)

International: 1-202-459-4760

Email: apostille@onesourceprocess.com

Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

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Our CEO Brandon Yoshimura and Director of Operations Danny Koo.

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    CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.