Three different objects are often confused.
Physical stapled certificate attached to the document. Montana: electronic in, paper out, three to five business days. Do not email a Montana Hague e-APP PDF and call it paper.
A digitally signed PDF issued by a short list of US offices. Some are not valid if printed.
Fake fused PDF or RON with “apostille” in the filename, a phone photo of a staple, or an order confirmation. We will not sell this.