What Shipping Options Do You Offer for Apostille Documents?

Standard Shipping Included for Most Apostille Orders

For routine domestic matters without urgent deadlines, standard tracked shipping is usually the most economical and sufficient choice. This keeps costs predictable while still giving you visibility into where the envelope is in transit.

Choosing the Right Shipping Speed for Your Apostille

The best option depends on how quickly the apostilled documents must reach their destination and what happens if they arrive late. Lake Mead Mobile Notary will ask where the documents are going, who will receive them, and what deadlines apply before recommending a shipping tier.

• Standard tracked shipping: Ideal when there is no fixed external deadline and you simply need reliable delivery.
• 2‑day or next‑day services: Recommended for closings, consulate appointments, or enrollment dates that are already on the calendar.
• International courier: Best when sending apostilles directly to foreign universities, banks, law firms, or consulates that require timely, traceable delivery.

Where Apostilled Documents Can Be Delivered

Apostilled documents do not have to come back to your home address. In many cases, it is more efficient to send them directly to the office that will use them.

• Your residence or workplace: For personal records, family matters, or when you prefer to handle delivery to the next party yourself.
• Attorneys, title companies, or advisors: So professionals can immediately confirm that the apostille meets their requirements.
• Schools, licensing boards, and consulates: When institutions prefer to receive official documents directly from a coordinator.

Can I Get a Digital Copy of My Apostilled Document?

What the $15 Scanback Service Includes

The scanback service is designed to create a usable, legible digital record of your completed apostille packet. It is billed per set of documents, not per page, so you know what to expect up front.

• High‑quality scan of the full apostille packet: Including the notarized document and the attached apostille certificate.
• PDF file delivery: Typically sent securely by email or another agreed method.
• Flat pricing: $15 per scanback set for most apostille orders.

When a Scanback Does and Does Not Replace the Original

For most courts, consulates, and government agencies, the original paper apostille remains the controlling document. The PDF is primarily for your internal use and for preliminary review by third parties.

• Appropriate uses for scanbacks: Attorney review, school or HR pre‑screening, internal compliance files, or sharing with family members.
• Situations that usually require the original: Visa and immigration filings, foreign court submissions, formal school enrollment, or bank and real estate transactions.

Adding Scanback to Your Apostille Order

You can request scanback when you first book or at any point before final shipment is arranged. The $15 fee will appear as a separate line item on your quote or invoice so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

If you already have an order in process and decide you want a digital copy, let Lake Mead Mobile Notary know before the packet leaves the office so the scan can be created without delaying shipping.