Illinois Power of Attorney & Notarized Document Apostille
We can notarize and apostille in one step
In short: A power of attorney, affidavit, or other notarized document for use abroad must be apostilled in the state where it was notarized. If yours was notarized in Illinois — or you need it notarized and apostilled together — we handle both in one step and return it anywhere.
Documents in this category
Powers of attorney, affidavits, single-status / no-record affidavits, authorization and consent letters (including minor-travel consent), copy certifications, and declarations.
The one-stop advantage
Because we're a notary and an apostille service, we can notarize your document correctly for international use and route it straight to the Secretary of State — eliminating the most common DIY failure, a notarization the state won't authenticate. If you're abroad, we advise on getting it notarized properly before you send it.
How it works — a 100% remote process
- Tell us what you need. Call or text 847-436-5222 or request a quote. We confirm exactly which document you have and where it's going.
- Send us your document. Mail or courier it to our Naperville office. If it needs to be notarized first, we can handle that too.
- We submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Standard by mail, or we hand-carry it to the Chicago counter for expedited processing.
- We return it, tracked. Back to you or straight to your recipient, domestic or international, with status you can follow the whole way.
Cost & turnaround
Notarized documents start at $99 per document (notarization included if done by us) plus the $2 state fee; return shipping at cost, or you provide a prepaid label. Standard 7–14 business days; expedited 2–5.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed and insured service with a real, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) — not a P.O. box — a notary on site, document-level tracking so you always know where your originals are, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you notarize and apostille in one visit?
Yes — that's a core advantage of using us.
I need a single-status affidavit to marry abroad — can you help?
Yes; we prepare and notarize it, then apostille it.
My POA was notarized in another state — can you apostille it?
No — it must be apostilled in the state where it was notarized. If it needs to be an Illinois document, we can re-notarize it here.