What Is An Apostille & The 4 Step Apostille Process
An apostille is an official government issued certificate that verifies a notary public’s or public official’s signature and seal on a document, making it legally acceptable in other nations within the Hague Apostille Convention.
Ways We Can Handle Your Documents
In-Person Notarizations Recommended if you –
• Live or work near Philadelphia and prefer visiting our office for a private, tailored appointment
• Want a dedicated one-on-one session with your notary focused on apostille needs
• Require wet signatures and an official notary seal for your documents
• Value personalized, face-to-face service in a professional environment
Online Notarizations Recommended if you –
• Prefer to sign from anywhere — home, office, or even while traveling
• Want a 100 % virtual experience without an in-person meeting
• Have a webcam- and microphone-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer
• Need documents notarized while living abroad as a U.S. citizen or resident
• Your destination country accepts electronic signatures for apostille purposes
Mail-In and Multi-State Documents
• Vital records such as birth, marriage, death, or divorce decrees
• Documents from multiple states or counties that need coordinated processing
• Pre-notarized or federal documents requiring certification before apostille issuance
Most Common Documents You Can Apostille
Meet Your Notary – Anitra, Your Trusted Signing Expert
My name is Anitra, and I have been a notary public since 2006. At 1st Klass Notary & Loan Signing Services, professionalism, accuracy, and reliability come first. With over two years of experience and more than 100 successful real estate closings—including refinances, purchases, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and loan modifications—I bring proven expertise to every signing.
In addition to real estate closings, I am certified and trained in estate planning signings (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Deeds of Trust, and more) and offer apostille, translation, I-9 verification, and fingerprinting services to meet the diverse needs of my clients.
I am NNA Certified & Background Checked, Loan Signing System Certified, Notary Signing Agent Certified, and Estate Planning Certified. These credentials ensure that every document is handled with care, confidentiality, and compliance.
My mission is simple: to make the notarization and signing process seamless, stress-free, and convenient—whether you need mobile, remote, or in-office services. I proudly serve clients across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties, always going the extra mile to ensure your documents are executed correctly the first time.
At 1st Klass Notary, you can expect more than a stamp—you can expect a trusted partner committed to your peace of mind.