Apostille & Authentication Services
Apostille coordination starts at $150. SOEL coordinates state, federal, FBI, embassy, and consulate routes, tracks processing, and coordinates return. We do not provide legal advice, certify apostilles, or control final government or receiving-authority acceptance.
Federal document support
FBI Background Check Apostille
FBI background checks follow a federal authentication path and can be mailed to SOEL from anywhere in the US. Share the destination country, issuing authority, document count, and turnaround need so we can confirm the appropriate route. We coordinate submission and return; we do not provide legal advice, certify apostilles, or control final acceptance.
Start the FBI apostille intakeChoose the right pathway
One coordinated starting point for five document routes.
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State documents
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, affidavits, powers of attorney, and other state-issued records route through the issuing state's Secretary of State.
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Federal documents
FBI background checks and other eligible federal records route through the US Department of State in Washington, DC.
03
Business and academic documents
Diplomas, degrees, transcripts, business and corporate documents, and court documents can be assessed for the appropriate authentication route.
04
Embassy or consulate legalization
When the destination requires more than an apostille, we coordinate the next authentication handoff and confirm the stated requirements.
05
Document authentication
We review the issuing authority, destination, deadline, speed, courier, shipping, return delivery, and additional services before work begins.
SOEL coordinates the route and return. We do not provide legal advice, certify apostilles, or control final government or receiving-authority acceptance.
How it works
Five clear stages, from send to return.
(1) Send
Send original or eligible certified documents in person across Maryland, Washington, DC, or Northern Virginia, or by tracked mail from anywhere in the US. We confirm the requested route and quote before processing.
(2) Review
We review document type and quantity, issuing authority, destination country, deadline, embassy or consulate requirements, and return needs. We flag missing pieces before processing begins.
(3) Process
We coordinate the right channel: state documents through the issuing state's Secretary of State; federal documents such as FBI background checks through the US Department of State; and embassy or consulate requirements when requested.
(4) Track
We track courier and authority handoffs and keep you informed as the authentication moves forward. Government, shipping, and third-party charges may be separate.
(5) Return
Once processing is complete, we coordinate shipping, tracked return delivery, or the agreed pickup method. Final acceptance remains with the government or receiving authority.
Service area
DC / MD / VA in person.
Mail-in from anywhere in the US.
In-person coordination is available around Oxon Hill and Prince George’s County, across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Mail in from anywhere in the US with tracked return coordination. SOEL does not provide legal advice, certify apostilles, or control final government or receiving-authority acceptance.
Apostille Intake Sheet
Start your apostille — submit the intake.
Use the intake below to share document type and quantity, destination, timing, courier, shipping/return delivery, and requested services. We provide a customized quote before scheduling.
Intake form
Five sections — about three minutes.
Ready to start?
Send your documents — we'll handle the rest.
Use the intake below to share your document details and begin apostille coordination. We will confirm the appropriate submission and return steps.