Email is the preferred contact method. For a quote or to check whether your documents are eligible for an apostille, send the country of intended use, the type of document, and how many documents you need apostilled.
How to reach me
Phone (on request)
Mail physical documents
PO Box 160
Germantown, MD 20875
What to include in your first email
To get a same-day quote, include:
- Country of intended use. An apostille is only valid for countries in the 1961 Hague Convention. If the destination is non-Hague, I can help you with that process but it will take longer than listed examples here.
- Type of document. FBI Identity History Summary, birth certificate, marriage certificate, court order, USCIS correspondence, NARA record, etc.
- Number of documents. Single-document flat-rate pricing applies; bundles get the per-document discount.
- Timeline. Standard turnaround or urgent? In-person federal submission typically clears in 2–3 weeks vs. 6 weeks for mail-in.
- Whether the originals are digital or physical. FBI Background Checks are accepted by email; original-seal vital records must be mailed.
Mailing address for physical documents
PO Box 160
Germantown, MD 20875
Send via USPS Priority or any private carrier (UPS, FedEx). Drop me an email when the package goes out so I can watch for it.
Response time and hours
I answer every email personally. Most replies go out the same business day during U.S. Eastern Time hours. The Office of Authentications is closed from Friday-Sunday and for Federal holidays.
I am not, and as such will do my best to respond in a timely manner even outside of business hours.
Common questions about getting in touch
What's the fastest way to get a quote?
Email info@michaelcourierdc.com with the country the documents will be used in and the type/number of documents. I reply with a flat quote and turnaround within one business day.
Do you accept phone calls?
Phone calls happen on request. Send an email with your phone number and I'll call you back, usually the same day.
How quickly will I get a reply?
I respond to every email within one business day, usually the same day during U.S. business hours (Eastern Time).
Where do I mail physical documents?
Mail originals to Michael Courier DC, PO Box 160, Germantown, MD 20875. Email first so I can verify the documents are eligible and watch for the package.
Ready to start?
Send your details to info@michaelcourierdc.com. Or read the frequently asked questions for pricing, eligibility, and shipping details, and the apostille process page for what happens after you reach out.