Can I Get a Digital Copy of My Apostilled Document?

What the $15 Scanback Service Includes

The scanback service is designed to create a usable, legible digital record of your completed apostille packet. It is billed per set of documents, not per page, so you know what to expect up front.

• High‑quality scan of the full apostille packet: Including the notarized document and the attached apostille certificate.
• PDF file delivery: Typically sent securely by email or another agreed method.
• Flat pricing: $15 per scanback set for most apostille orders.

When a Scanback Does and Does Not Replace the Original

For most courts, consulates, and government agencies, the original paper apostille remains the controlling document. The PDF is primarily for your internal use and for preliminary review by third parties.

• Appropriate uses for scanbacks: Attorney review, school or HR pre‑screening, internal compliance files, or sharing with family members.
• Situations that usually require the original: Visa and immigration filings, foreign court submissions, formal school enrollment, or bank and real estate transactions.

Adding Scanback to Your Apostille Order

You can request scanback when you first book or at any point before final shipment is arranged. The $15 fee will appear as a separate line item on your quote or invoice so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

If you already have an order in process and decide you want a digital copy, let Lake Mead Mobile Notary know before the packet leaves the office so the scan can be created without delaying shipping.

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.

Do You Charge Extra for Courier Coordination?

What the $15 Courier Coordination Fee Covers

The coordination fee applies when you choose upgraded courier services such as overnight, 2‑day, or international delivery for your apostilled documents. It is not a markup on postage; it is a separate service charge for managing the logistics on your behalf.

• Preparing the packet: Packaging your apostille securely and labeling the envelope with the correct recipient details.
• Creating or applying labels: Using a label Lake Mead Mobile Notary generates or a prepaid label you provide.
• Arranging pickup or drop‑off: Coordinating with the carrier so the shipment enters the network on time.
• Sharing tracking updates: Providing the tracking number and basic delivery expectations to you or your designated contact.

Using Your Own Courier Account or Label

If you prefer to use your own FedEx, UPS, DHL, or similar account, you can supply a prepaid label and still request coordination. In that case, the carrier charges you directly, and the $15 fee only covers the handling and logistics work.

• You provide the label: Lake Mead Mobile Notary applies it, prepares the packet, and arranges the handoff to the carrier.
• Carrier bills you: Shipping charges go to your account, not added to your apostille invoice.
• Coordination still included: The $15 fee covers packaging, label handling, and basic tracking support.

Seeing Courier Coordination on Your Quote

Courier coordination appears as its own line item so you can distinguish between professional handling and the carrier’s base rate. You will see:

• The carrier and service level: For example, overnight, 2‑day, or international express.
• Estimated carrier cost: Based on destination, weight, and speed.
• Courier coordination fee: A flat $15 per managed shipment.

This breakdown makes it easy to compare standard shipping against expedited courier options and decide whether the extra speed and coordination are worth the added cost for your situation.