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Why fees and processing times differ, and how to read them
Two things drive the difference: the fee set by each state, and whether you send the request by mail or deliver it in person.
Same state, two answers
Official pages do not always agree. The Nevada Secretary of State’s apostille page gives a standard processing time of two weeks, while its fees page says regular processing takes about four to six weeks. We show both, rather than picking one. Nevada apostille page · Nevada fees
Mail vs. in person
Illinois publishes one timeline for mail (seven to fourteen business days) and a different practice for in-person requests. Illinois Secretary of State
How to read a table
- Check the date of the last review on the page.
- Read the method (mail, in person, online, expedited) before you compare numbers.
- Add mailing time and the time to return the document to your estimate.