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.

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.

Can Nevada apostille out of state documents?

What Nevada can apostille (and what it cannot)

The key rule is simple the apostille must come from the same jurisdiction that issued or notarized the document. Nevada can apostille:

• Nevada public records such as vital records, court orders, and corporate filings issued by Nevada agencies.
• Documents notarized by a Nevada commissioned notary public, including powers of attorney, affidavits, business documents, and school records signed in Nevada.

Nevada cannot apostille documents that are truly “out of state,” including:

• Birth, marriage, or death certificates issued by another state’s vital records office.
• Court orders, divorce decrees, or judgments from courts outside Nevada.
• Documents notarized in another state, even if you now live in Nevada.

What if my packet has both Nevada and out of state documents?

It is common for international packets to mix documents from different states. For example, you might have a Nevada power of attorney plus a California birth certificate or a Texas court order. In that situation, each document must be routed through the correct state for apostille based on where it originated.

• Nevada documents go through the Nevada Secretary of State apostille process.
• Out of state documents are sent to the Secretary of State in the issuing state.
• Any federal documents follow a separate U S Department of State process instead of a state apostille.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary can coordinate the Nevada portion and help you map out the remaining steps so you do not pay the wrong office or lose time on rejected filings.

How Lake Mead Mobile Notary can still help with out of state items

Even when Nevada cannot issue the apostille itself, Lake Mead Mobile Notary can still provide value by helping you plan the full route for your documents. That includes explaining which pieces belong in Nevada, which belong in other states, and which should go through federal channels.

• Review your documents and destination country to identify which offices are involved.
• Handle notarization and apostille coordination for all Nevada origin documents.
• Provide practical guidance and resources for contacting out of state or federal offices for the rest.