How Long Does Nevada Secretary of State Apostille Processing Take?

The Nevada Secretary of State’s standard apostille processing time is 3–4 weeks after your documents arrive at their Authentication Division. Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides same-day document preparation (when notarization is required) and courier coordination to submit your documents and expedite the timeline wherever possible.

Note: The apostille certificate itself is issued exclusively by the Nevada Secretary of State. Our role is to prepare, notarize (if needed), and deliver your documents to the state office and return completed apostilles to you.

⏱️ Processing Timeline Breakdown:

1. Day 0: Mobile notary appointment for notarization and document review
2. Days 1–2: Courier hand-delivery to Nevada SOS Authentication Division with proof of receipt
3. Weeks 1–4: Standard state processing time (3–4 weeks)
4. Days 28–30: Return shipment of apostilled documents via tracked courier

🚀 Expedited State Options:

• 24–48 hour expedited: +$75 (in addition to $20 base fee)
• 4-hour expedited: +$200 (in addition to $20 base fee)
• 2-hour expedited: +$500 (in addition to $20 base fee)
• 1-hour emergency: +$1,000 (in addition to $20 base fee)

⚠️ Example Fast-Track Scenario:

• Monday 8 AM: Notarization and document prep at your office
• Monday 2 PM: Courier delivery to Nevada SOS in Carson City (24-hour expedited added)
• Tuesday 2 PM: Apostille completed and available for pickup
• Wednesday morning: Tracked return delivery to your Las Vegas address

💡 Why Coordination Matters: Submitting incomplete or improperly formatted apostille requests leads to rejections and 2–4 week delays. Our service includes a pre-submission audit to ensure first-time acceptance, plus real-time tracking and status updates.

🏢 Service Areas for Same-Day Prep: Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Summerlin, Henderson business districts, and North Las Vegas corporate offices. Appointments available Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–8 PM.

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