Apostille Service in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Pac Signing Notary handles apostilles from our Lake Oswego office at 5 Centerpointe Dr, Suite 400. The fee is $195 for the first document and $20 for each additional Oregon document, and most orders are ready in 1 to 5 business days. Bring your documents in, and we check them, hand-deliver Oregon requests to the Secretary of State in Salem ourselves (other documents go to the right state or federal office) and return them ready to use abroad. See all our Oregon apostille services.
Price and turnaround
| First document | $195 |
| Each additional Oregon document | $20 each |
| Turnaround | 1 to 5 business days |
| Next-day service | Sometimes available, at the same price |
| FBI background check with apostille | $295 |
Documents from other states are $195 for the first document and $65 for each additional one from the same state. There is no rush surcharge. If next-day is possible for your document, you pay the same fee. See the full price list.
Visit our Lake Oswego office
Address: 5 Centerpointe Dr, Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, closed Sunday
Phone: (971) 394-4152
- Walk-ins are welcome. We recommend booking, because our notaries also travel to mobile appointments and may be out when you arrive.
- Parking is free.
- Finding us: check in at the building reception desk and they will direct you to Suite 400.
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Which office issues your apostille
An apostille comes from the government that issued the document, not from the place you live. This is where most delays start, so we sort it out before filing.
| Your document | Who issues the apostille |
|---|---|
| Oregon birth, death, marriage or divorce record | Oregon Secretary of State, Salem |
| Document notarized by an Oregon notary (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma copy) | Oregon Secretary of State, Salem |
| Oregon business filing (articles, certificate of existence) | Oregon Secretary of State, Salem |
| FBI background check or other federal document | U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC |
| Document from another state | That state’s Secretary of State |
Documents we apostille
Personal: birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, single status affidavits, adoption papers, passport copies.
Academic: diplomas, transcripts and school records. A school official signs these and a notary notarizes that signature before the state will accept them.
Business: articles of incorporation, certificates of existence, corporate powers of attorney, certificates of origin.
Federal: FBI background checks.
If the destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the document needs embassy legalization instead. We handle that too.
How it works
- Bring or send your documents. Walk in, book a time, or ask for mobile pickup.
- We review them free of charge. We check signatures, seals and certified-copy rules before anything is filed, so the state does not reject it.
- We notarize if needed. Our notary services are in the same office.
- We file with the issuing office. Oregon requests are hand-delivered to the Secretary of State in Salem by our staff, so nothing sits in the mail.
- You collect the finished apostille in Lake Oswego, or we ship it to you.
What to bring
- The original document, or a certified copy for vital records. Photocopies are not accepted.
- The name of the country where you will use it.
- A government photo ID if anything needs to be notarized.
Oregon birth, death and marriage records must be certified copies signed by the State Registrar. If yours is an older hospital or church copy, order a new one from Oregon Vital Records first.
Nearby areas served from Lake Oswego
The Lake Oswego office is the closest Pac Signing location for Dunthorpe, Stafford, West Linn, Tualatin, Tigard and Southwest Portland. Mobile notaries travel within about 15 miles of the office. Further west, visit our Hillsboro apostille office.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an apostille cost in Lake Oswego?
Pac Signing Notary charges $195 for the first document and $20 for each additional Oregon document. An FBI background check with apostille is $295.
How long does an apostille take?
Most orders take 1 to 5 business days. Next-day service is sometimes possible, at the same price.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at 5 Centerpointe Dr, Suite 400. Booking ahead is recommended because our notaries may be out on mobile appointments.
Is there parking at the Lake Oswego office?
Yes, parking is free. Check in at reception and they will direct you to the suite.
Is an apostille the same as a notarization?
No. A notary verifies a signature for use inside the United States. An apostille is a state or federal certificate that makes the document valid in another country.
Can you apostille a document from another state?
Yes. The apostille is issued by the state where the document originated, and we file it with that state for you. The fee is $195 for the first document and $65 for each additional one from the same state.
Can you apostille an FBI background check?
Yes. FBI checks are federal documents, so the apostille comes from the U.S. Department of State, not from Oregon.
Do I need a translation as well?
It depends on the destination country. If one is required, we provide certified translation in the same order.
Book your apostille
Book online, call (971) 394-4152, or walk in to 5 Centerpointe Dr, Suite 400.