Why Mail-In Apostilles Take Too Long—And What You Can Do Instead

If you’ve ever waited weeks—or even months—for your apostille, you know the pain. You send your documents in the mail, then the waiting game begins. Sometimes it feels like your papers are lost in a black hole.

So, why does this happen? And more importantly, what can YOU do about it?

Why Mail-In Apostilles Take Forever

1. Postal delays
   Mailing your documents means you rely on the postal service. Packages get delayed, lost, or stuck in sorting centers.

2. High volume at the Secretary of State or Department of State
   These offices process thousands of requests daily. Mail-in submissions are stacked in long queues, which slows everything down.

3. No tracking or updates
   Once your documents are mailed, you’re basically in the dark until they come back—sometimes weeks later.

4. Multiple trips
   If your apostille request has an issue or is incomplete, it’s often mailed back to you for correction, adding even more time.

What Can You Do Instead?

Skip the mail. Skip the wait.

✔️ Use a local same-day apostille service.
I’m based in Indiana and can process many apostilles the same day you bring your documents in.

✔️ Go mobile—notary on wheels.
I come to you—home, office, coffee shop—you name it. No extra trips or hassle for you.

✔️ For federal apostilles, use courier hand-delivery.
Instead of mailing to Washington, D.C. and waiting 5+ weeks, I use a trusted courier who hand-delivers your documents. This cuts the processing time to under 2 weeks.

Why Trust Me?

I don’t just take your documents and drop them in a mailbox. I manage the whole process, follow up, and make sure you’re in the loop every step of the way.

That means less stress, fewer surprises, and faster results.

Ready to Ditch the Mail-In Hassle?

If you want your apostille done right and fast, reach out today.
I’m Kerrie L. Smith with Signature Move Notary Services — your trusted local apostille expert.

📞 Call or text: (317) 438-3183
🌐 Book My Apostille Appointment Now

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