What happens if the Nevada Secretary of State rejects my apostille request?

Common reasons Nevada rejects apostille packets

When an apostille request is rejected, it is usually because something about the underlying document or request does not meet the Secretary of State’s rules, not because the transaction itself is invalid.

• Submitting the wrong document type, such as a hospital birth record instead of a Nevada vital records certified copy, or a photocopy instead of an original notarized document.
• Improper or missing notarization, missing certified-copy stamps, incomplete apostille request forms, or incorrect fees for the speed tier you selected.

How to fix and resubmit a rejected apostille

The correction path depends on what went wrong, but most rejections fall into a few predictable categories that can be remedied without starting everything from scratch.

• For wrong document type, request the proper certified copy from the issuing Nevada agency or have the correct document notarized in Nevada, then rebuild the packet.
• For notarial or form errors, have the document re-notarized with correct Nevada wording or update the apostille order form and fees, then resubmit under the same or a different speed tier.

How Lake Mead Mobile Notary helps prevent rejections

Lake Mead Mobile Notary treats “avoid rejection” as a core part of apostille coordination by reviewing documents against Nevada’s expectations before anything is sent to Carson City.

• Confirming whether your document must be notarized, issued as a certified copy, or obtained from a specific Nevada office before apostille is even possible.
• Preparing the apostille request, checking signatures, seals, and dates, and aligning shipping or courier choices with your timeline so you are not repeating the process after a preventable rejection.

How Much Does Expedited Apostille Processing Cost in Nevada?

Apostille Speed Options (Certificate Tiers)

If you are apostilling a Nevada-issued birth, marriage, or death certificate (certified copy), you typically do not need notarization first. Most clients simply choose the speed that matches their deadline.

How Add-Ons Affect Expedited Totals

Expedited requests are usually straightforward for certificates. Costs typically change only when you add documents or request optional logistics services.

• Additional documents: When eligible to process together, additional certificates are typically +$49 LMMN processing per extra document, plus Nevada SOS fees per extra document based on speed: $20.50 (Standard), $97.37 (24-Hour), $148.62 (4-Hour).
• Notarization (non-certificate documents): Powers of attorney, affidavits, and many business documents must be notarized before apostille; notarization is billed separately when required.
• Shipping upgrades: Standard U.S. return is included for certificate tiers; overnight, international return, or using your label can be added as requested.
• Mobile pickup / special access: Venue parking, secure-building access, and after-hours routing may add modest surcharges (shown before you confirm).

When Paying for Expedited Processing Is Worth It

Expedited tiers can be the more cost-effective choice when the alternative is missing a hard deadline.

• Travel and visas: Avoiding missed consulate appointments or flight changes.
• School and work intake: Meeting fixed start dates for programs or employers abroad.
• International filings: When the receiving agency will not open your case without an apostille.
• Last-minute changes: Correcting timing issues when a document must be accepted quickly.