Online Notary & Apostille from Illinois

For Illinoisans

The problem with the usual route

Getting an apostille through Illinois normally means two separate errands: first find a local notary, then deal with the Chicago or Springfield index department queues. If the document is headed to an embassy with a deadline, that two-step process is where weeks disappear.

The online route from Illinois

With us, both steps collapse into one order. You sign in a live video session with a Florida-commissioned online notary — from Chicago, Aurora, Springfield, or your kitchen table anywhere in Illinois. Because the notary holds a Florida commission, the notarization is a Florida notarial act under Florida law, and the Florida Secretary of State apostilles it. You never print, mail, or drive anywhere; the finished package arrives at your door by tracked delivery.

The Florida apostille your document receives is legally identical to one issued by the Illinois Secretary of State. Under the 1961 Hague Convention every US competent authority's apostille carries the same force — the receiving country verifies the certificate is genuine and nothing more.

How It Works

Four steps. Zero errands.

01

Send your request

One-minute form — we reply with your secure payment link and video session invitation.

02

Verify your identity

A quick photo-ID scan plus identity verification — about 3 minutes, all in your browser.

03

Sign on video with the notary

A live, recorded video session with a Florida-commissioned online notary. Sign electronically while the notary witnesses and seals.

04

We apostille & ship

We certify the notarized document, file it with the Florida Department of State, and ship the apostilled package to your door, fully tracked.

The Certificate

Here’s exactly what you’ll receive

Your notarized document comes back with the official Florida Secretary of State apostille certificate attached — security paper with a gold embossed seal, a unique identification number, and the Secretary of State’s signature. It’s the exact format defined by the 1961 Hague Convention, recognized in 115+ member countries with no further legalization.

The original apostille certificate on security paper — not a copy, not a PDF
Unique verification number any receiving authority can confirm with Florida
Stapled to your document by the Department of State exactly as embassies expect
Delivered fully tracked to your door — in the US or anywhere abroad

Official Florida Department of State apostille certificate

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really get an apostille without going through the Illinois Secretary of State?

Yes. The apostille certifies the notary's commission, not your location. Your document is notarized by our Florida-commissioned online notary, so Florida — not Illinois — is the issuing authority. The result is accepted in every Hague Convention country exactly like an apostille from any other US state.

Is a Florida apostille accepted the same as a Illinois apostille?

Yes — identically. Under the Hague Convention all US apostilles carry equal legal force regardless of the issuing state. Embassies and foreign registries verify that the apostille is genuine; the state of issue is irrelevant.

What do I need for the online session from Illinois?

A device with a camera, a valid government-issued photo ID, and your document as a PDF or photo. Identity verification and signing happen in your browser — about 15 minutes total.

How long does the whole process take?

Typically 7–10 business days door to door: your notary session within a day of ordering, Florida Department of State processing, then tracked delivery to your address.

What does it cost?

$45 for online notarization alone, or $299 per document for the complete notarization + apostille package with US delivery ($499 with worldwide delivery). State fees, handling, and shipping are included.

Do I need to mail you anything?

No. You upload your document and sign in a live online session. We handle the printing, certification, and Florida Department of State filing on our end — the only physical shipment is the finished apostilled package delivered to you.

What exactly do I receive at the end?

A tracked package containing your notarized document with the official Florida apostille certificate attached by the Department of State — security paper, gold embossed seal, unique verification number — plus the digitally sealed PDF from your session for your records.

Is online notarization legal?

Yes. Remote online notarization is authorized by Florida Statutes Chapter 117, Part II, is recognized across the US, and the Florida Department of State accepts remotely notarized documents for apostille.