Digital Apostille Services for Spain and Portugal
We obtain a genuine apostille from the correct U.S. authority and email you a high-resolution PDF, so your file can move ahead without waiting on an international courier.
Your apostille is issued on paper and then scanned. Read how that differs from an e-Apostille before you order.
Find the route for your document
Who issued a document decides who can apostille it. Choose yours to see the office involved, the price and the usual timing.
- Apostille route
- U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications
- Service charge
- $57
- U.S. Department of State fee
- $20
- Typical time
- About 9 business days
Our three most requested services
| Service | Service charge | Added fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBI background check | $57 | + $20U.S. Department of State fee | About 9 business days |
| Copy of corporate document | $35 | + $15Maryland notary | About 1 business day |
| Digital FDA document | $57 | + $20U.S. Department of State fee | About 9 business days |
How your digital apostille is prepared
Eligibility review
We check the document type, who issued it and what the receiving office asks for.
Send your document
You send the file electronically. If an authority needs something you hold on paper, we tell you first.
Notary or federal submission
Private papers go through a Maryland notary. Federal records go to the U.S. Department of State.
Apostille issued
The competent authority signs and seals a standard apostille certificate on paper.
PDF delivered
We scan the apostilled document at high resolution and email you the PDF.
A good fit when
- Your receiving office accepts a digital copy of an apostilled document.
- You need to send the file to a lawyer, translator or agent quickly.
- A sworn translator can work from your scan.
- You want to avoid courier delays between the U.S. and Europe.
Check first when
- A consulate checklist says original and copy.
- A notary or land registry must hold the document, as with many powers of attorney.
- Your destination is outside the Hague Apostille Convention.
- The office specifically asks for a stamped paper apostille.
Common questions
Is a digital apostille legally valid?
The apostille we obtain is a standard certificate issued by the competent U.S. authority. The PDF is a copy of it. Whether a copy is enough is up to the office receiving it, so we ask that question first.
Will Spain and Portugal accept a PDF?
Some offices do, and others want the paper original. Acceptance varies by office and document, and a consulate checklist can change. Confirm with the office handling your application.
How long does it take?
Federal documents usually take about 9 business days. Maryland notarized documents usually take about 1 business day.