Do You Charge Extra for Courier Coordination?

What the $15 Courier Coordination Fee Covers

The coordination fee applies when you choose upgraded courier services such as overnight, 2‑day, or international delivery for your apostilled documents. It is not a markup on postage; it is a separate service charge for managing the logistics on your behalf.

• Preparing the packet: Packaging your apostille securely and labeling the envelope with the correct recipient details.
• Creating or applying labels: Using a label Lake Mead Mobile Notary generates or a prepaid label you provide.
• Arranging pickup or drop‑off: Coordinating with the carrier so the shipment enters the network on time.
• Sharing tracking updates: Providing the tracking number and basic delivery expectations to you or your designated contact.

Using Your Own Courier Account or Label

If you prefer to use your own FedEx, UPS, DHL, or similar account, you can supply a prepaid label and still request coordination. In that case, the carrier charges you directly, and the $15 fee only covers the handling and logistics work.

• You provide the label: Lake Mead Mobile Notary applies it, prepares the packet, and arranges the handoff to the carrier.
• Carrier bills you: Shipping charges go to your account, not added to your apostille invoice.
• Coordination still included: The $15 fee covers packaging, label handling, and basic tracking support.

Seeing Courier Coordination on Your Quote

Courier coordination appears as its own line item so you can distinguish between professional handling and the carrier’s base rate. You will see:

• The carrier and service level: For example, overnight, 2‑day, or international express.
• Estimated carrier cost: Based on destination, weight, and speed.
• Courier coordination fee: A flat $15 per managed shipment.

This breakdown makes it easy to compare standard shipping against expedited courier options and decide whether the extra speed and coordination are worth the added cost for your situation.

Can Nevada apostille FBI background checks or federal documents?

Why Nevada cannot apostille federal documents

The Nevada Secretary of State only authenticates signatures from Nevada public officials and Nevada commissioned notaries. Federal documents like FBI background checks, U S court records, and agency letters are issued under federal jurisdiction, so Nevada has no authority to attach an apostille certificate to them.

• FBI background checks are routed through federal channels in Washington, D C, not through Nevada.
• Other federal records typically require U S Department of State authentication and, for non Hague countries, consular legalization after that.

What if my packet mixes Nevada and federal items?

Many clients have a mixed set, such as a Nevada power of attorney plus an FBI background check for a visa, adoption, or professional licensing file. In that scenario, each document must go through the authority that issued it, even though they ultimately support the same foreign application.

• Nevada documents go through the Nevada Secretary of State apostille process.
• Federal documents go through U S Department of State (and possibly a consulate) rather than any state office.

How Lake Mead Mobile Notary can help

Lake Mead Mobile Notary cannot submit federal apostille requests directly, but can still help you avoid misrouting and delays when Nevada records and federal records appear in the same packet.

• Identify which documents belong in the Nevada apostille stream versus the federal stream.
• Handle notarization and Nevada apostille coordination for all qualifying Nevada documents while you or a federal specialist manage the FBI or agency items.