Rush & Same-Day Apostille Service

When Every Hour Counts

You have a visa interview on Thursday. A court filing deadline on Monday. A flight to catch in 48 hours. Your attorney just called and said they need the apostille yesterday.

We get it. That is exactly why we built our rush and same-day apostille service.

While most apostille providers quote weeks of processing time, we can have your documents apostilled and back in your hands the same day. Our team is based in the Seattle metro area with direct access to the Washington Secretary of State’s office in Olympia, and we make the 120-mile round trip regularly to deliver documents by hand.

Call us now for rush processing: (206) 555-0187

Rush Processing Options

Same-Day Service — $349

Our fastest option. We physically walk your documents to the Washington Secretary of State’s office in Olympia for in-person processing.

• Turnaround: Same day (documents received by 9:00 AM)
• How it works: Get your documents to us by 9:00 AM and we drive them to Olympia, wait for processing, and return with the apostilled documents the same day.
• Best for: Emergency visa appointments, court deadlines today or tomorrow, last-minute travel, critical business closings.
• Delivery: Pick up in person, or we ship overnight for next-morning delivery.

Rush Service — $249

Next-business-day processing for urgent but not emergency situations.

• Turnaround: Next business day
• How it works: We submit your documents the same day we receive them and use expedited processing with the Secretary of State’s office.
• Best for: Deadlines within 2-3 days, attorney requests, immigration filing windows.
• Delivery: Included overnight shipping or local pickup.

Priority Service — $179

When you need it faster than standard but have a few days of flexibility.

• Turnaround: 2-3 business days
• How it works: Your documents jump to the front of our processing queue with priority submission.
• Best for: Upcoming travel, application deadlines within a week, planned moves abroad.
• Delivery: Priority mail or local pickup included.

Emergency Weekend and After-Hours Processing

Life does not stop on Friday at 5:00 PM, and neither do we.

For genuine emergencies, we offer weekend and after-hours processing at a premium rate. This includes Saturday processing and coordination with the Secretary of State’s office during their earliest available hours on Monday.

Emergency situations we have handled:

• A family needed apostilled documents for an emergency medical visa — processed on a Saturday, ready Monday morning.
• A client discovered a missing apostille the night before an international flight — we coordinated same-day processing at the SOS office opening.
• An attorney realized a filing deadline was 24 hours away and documents were not authenticated — we drove to Olympia and back the same afternoon.

If you have an emergency, call us: (206) 555-0187. We will tell you honestly what is achievable and what it will cost.

Why Speed Matters

The consequences of a late apostille are real and costly:

• Visa denials and delays. Missing your embassy appointment because documents are not ready can push your application back weeks or months. Some visa categories have limited appointment slots that are difficult to reschedule.
• Court filing deadlines. Legal proceedings run on strict timelines. A missing apostille can mean a missed filing deadline, which can result in adverse rulings, default judgments, or case dismissals.
• Travel disruptions. If your apostilled documents are required for entry into a country, a delay means changed flights, missed hotel reservations, and disrupted plans — all of which cost money and cause stress.
• Business deal failures. International business transactions have closing timelines. Missing a document authentication deadline can delay or kill deals worth far more than the cost of rush processing.
• Enrollment deadlines. University admissions and international school enrollment deadlines are firm. Late documents can mean waiting an entire academic year.

The cost of rush processing is almost always a fraction of the cost of missing your deadline.

What We Need from You

To ensure your rush or same-day apostille goes smoothly, here is what we need:

1. The document. Original or certified copy that meets WA Secretary of State requirements. If you are unsure whether your document qualifies, call us or send a photo — we will tell you immediately.
2. Contact information. Phone number and email so we can provide real-time updates throughout the process.
3. Deadline details. Tell us exactly when you need the apostilled document and where it needs to go. This helps us plan logistics and recommend the right service level.
4. Payment. Rush and same-day services are paid in advance. We accept all major credit cards and electronic payments.

Pro tip: Send us a scan or photo of your document before mailing or dropping off the original. We can pre-review it for free and catch any issues before the clock starts ticking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early do I need to get my documents to you for same-day service?

For same-day completion, we need your documents by 9:00 AM on a business day. This gives us time to review, drive to Olympia, process at the Secretary of State’s office, and return. If you get documents to us after 9:00 AM, we can often still complete next-business-day processing.

What if my document does not meet the requirements?

If we identify an issue during our review — for example, you have an uncertified copy or a document from another state — we will tell you immediately and help you find the fastest path to a solution. For rush clients, we prioritize resolving these issues and can often coordinate same-day fixes with the issuing authority.

Can you rush multiple documents at once?

Yes. There is no limit to the number of documents we can process on a rush basis. Each document is priced individually, and we submit them together as a batch for efficient processing. Volume discounts apply even for rush orders of 5 or more documents.

Is the rush apostille any different from a standard apostille?

No. The apostille certificate is identical regardless of processing speed. The WA Secretary of State issues the same official document whether it is processed in 7 days or 7 hours. The difference is entirely in our service — the personal delivery, priority handling, and expedited logistics.