How to Get an Apostille in Indiana Without Losing Your Mind
Spoiler alert: You don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s set the scene: You’ve just found out you need an apostille for a document, maybe because you're getting married abroad (congrats!), adopting internationally (amazing!), starting a job overseas (get it!), or handling legal business in another country (boss move). And suddenly, you’re swimming in government websites, outdated instructions, and a whole bunch of "what even is this?"
Breathe.
Seriously. Take a deep breath.
Because this is where I come in—and I’ve got you.
I’m your go-to mobile notary and apostille expert in Indianapolis, and my literal job is to make this process easy, fast, and stress-free for you. So, let’s walk through it together.
First: What Is an Apostille, Really?
Let me break it down in plain language.
An apostille is a certificate that proves a public document from the U.S. is legit—so other countries in the Hague Convention will accept it without question.
It’s not notarization.
It’s not translation.
At Notary does not give Apostilles
It’s a validation layer for things like:
Birth and death certificates
Marriage licenses
Divorce decrees
School transcripts & diplomas
Background checks
Powers of attorney
Adoption papers
Corporate or legal documents
Basically: if a document is leaving the country, an apostille might be your ticket to getting it accepted.
Why It Feels So Complicated
Indiana’s apostille process isn’t designed to be intuitive. The Secretary of State website gives you just enough information to be confused but not enough to actually feel confident.
And here’s the kicker:
If you send the wrong version of a document?
If you forget a form?
If it’s notarized incorrectly?
They’ll reject it. And you’re back at square one—with deadlines looming.
That's why my clients call me before they even print anything out. Because I already know exactly how to navigate this maze.
Step 1: Figure Out What You Actually Need
Ask yourself:
What document(s) are you sending abroad?
Which country is it going to?
Is it an original, a certified copy, or something that needs to be notarized?
Each document type has slightly different rules. For example:
Birth certificates need to come from the Indiana State Department of Health (not the hospital).
School documents must be signed by a school official and notarized correctly.
Legal documents often need to be notarized and contain specific language.
But don’t stress—I walk you through all of this during our first call.
Step 2: Prep & Package
Once I know what you need, I’ll help you gather:
The original or certified document
The Authentication Request Form (I’ll send it to you, no worries)
Info about where the document is going
Your return preferences (pickup, delivery, shipping—you choose)
And if anything needs to be notarized beforehand, guess what? I’m a mobile notary. I come to you. I notarize it right there on the spot.
Step 3: I Personally Handle the Process
I’m not sending your documents off to a random service or “some guy” in D.C.
My team or I will walk them in ourselves to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office.
That means:
Same-day service is possible (and often standard)
I make sure nothing gets rejected
Your documents never leave my hands or go through third-party couriers
I’ve built this business on trust and results. I know what deadlines feel like. I know how precious these documents are. And I don’t take that lightly.
Step 4: Get It Back and Breathe
Once the apostille is complete, I’ll get the documents back to you exactly how you want:
Hand-delivered (if local)
Shipped anywhere, including international
Held for secure pickup
No stress. No wondering where your stuff is. You’ll always know what’s happening.
Why Work With Me?
There are national apostille services out there who’ll charge you 3x the price, farm your documents out to someone else, and take a week or more to process something I can handle the same day.
Not me.
✅ I handle everything myself
✅ I serve Indiana (and people nationwide needing Indiana docs)
✅ I’m mobile, flexible, and obsessed with keeping this easy
✅ I answer your calls, texts, and questions—personally
✅ I care deeply, and my clients feel it
My motto?
“Let’s get it done today.”
And I mean it.
Who I Work With
Busy families getting ready to move abroad
Attorneys who want reliable apostille support
Entrepreneurs needing international docs handled ASAP
Title and escrow companies outside Indiana
Students and grads preparing to study overseas
Anyone with international legal, business, or life plans
Real Talk from Clients
“Kerrie was wonderful! I was stressing about finding a notary to take care of something quickly before I went out of town, and she got it done for me. She was able to meet up within about an hour of my call, which I hoped for but did not actually expect. So organized and prepared, and great energy, too. Would definitely use her again.”
— Lisa Ward“Very professional explaining all the paperwork we had to deal with love doing business with her she is a pleasure to meet and work with!!!” -Sherman Dowdell
“This is the 2nd time I've used her services and I highly recommend her for her professionalism, attention to detail, price of services and overall great personality.” -Grace Elizabeth
That’s what I’m here for.
Ready to Make It Easy?
Getting an apostille in Indiana doesn’t have to be a stressful, multi-week saga.
Let’s make it smooth. Professional. Fast.
With zero guesswork and no stress-induced chocolate binges.
📲 Call or text me now
📍 I’m local to Indianapolis but help clients nationwide
🕓 Same-day apostille service available
💁🏽♀️ And yes, I’m the one handling it all
Let’s get it done today.
You’ve got more important things to worry about.
