Frequently Asked Questions

An apostille is a certification issued by the Texas Secretary of State that makes a Texas document legally valid for use in another country.

No. Apostilles are only issued by the Secretary of State.
I act as an apostille expeditor, handling the submission, tracking, and return of your documents.

No. There is no apostille stamp.
The apostille is a separate certificate attached by the state, not the notary.

Common Texas documents include:

• Birth certificates (certified copies only)
   
• Marriage certificates
   
• Divorce decrees
   
• Power of Attorney
   
• Affidavits
   
• School records
   
• Business documents
   

All documents must be issued in Texas.

 
No. Federal documents are not accepted at this time.
 

 
No. Certified vital records should NOT be notarized.
They are apostilled as certified copies issued by the state or county. 

If notarization is required (such as affidavits or powers of attorney), I can notarize the document before submitting it for apostille.

• Standard service: 5–10 business days
   
• Rush service: 1–3 business days (additional fee applies)
   

Turnaround depends on document type and state processing times.

• Standard apostille: $175 per document
   
• Rush apostille: $250–$300
   
• Texas Secretary of State fee: $15 per document
   

All fees are due before submission.

• Yes. I offer mobile notary services at homes, offices, hospitals, and other locations by appointment.

Simply complete the intake form on this website or contact me directly with:

• Document type
   
• State issued (Texas)
   
• Destination country
   
• Deadline
   

I’ll confirm eligibility, pricing, and next steps.

All original documents are handled securely and returned with tracking when shipped.

Yes.
Se habla español. Services are available in both English and Spanish.

Apostilles are accepted by countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
If you’re unsure, I can help confirm whether an apostille is appropriate for your destination country.

If a document is not eligible, I will let you know before submission so you don’t waste time or money.

📞 Phone / Text: (346) 501-1856
📧 Email: notary@montecarreroholdings.com

If you’re unsure what your document needs, contact me before making changes. Incorrect notarization can cause delays.