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Specialty services

Other business services. When you need something specific.

Beyond entity formation and ongoing compliance, businesses occasionally need specialty services: notary and document authentication (apostille for international use), surety bonds (license bonds for state regulation, performance bonds for construction), and social media handle reservation. We cover these as one-off services.

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Why these matter

Specialty services done right. Reliable.

Notary + apostille for international

Documents going to foreign countries require apostille (Hague Convention countries) or full authentication (non-Hague). Real estate, business agreements, immigration. We handle the SoS coordination.

Remote Online Notarization

RON allowed in 40+ states. Online notarization same day. Convenient for time-sensitive documents and remote signers.

Surety bonds for licenses + projects

Required for many state licenses (contractor, alcohol, auto dealer, freight broker) and federal contracts. Performance bonds for construction. 30+ carriers compared for best rate.

Social handles before launch

Squatters claim brand handles before founders do. Lock @yourbrand across 10 platforms at incorporation; activate when ready. Cheap insurance against major PR problem.

One-off services, no subscription

Most of these are one-time needs. Pay once, get the service. No ongoing subscription required (except for surety bonds with annual renewals).

Fast turnaround

RON: same day. Apostille: 1-2 weeks. Surety bond: same-day indicative quote, next-day bind. Handle reservation: 1-3 days. Built for time-sensitive needs.

FAQ

About Other Services.

What is an apostille?
Authentication of a notarized document for use in foreign countries (Hague Convention members, 110+ countries). The Secretary of State certifies the notary's signature is genuine. Required for international business agreements, foreign visa applications, international adoptions, foreign property transactions.
What is RON?
Remote Online Notarization. Online notarization via video conference. Allowed in 40+ states. Same legal validity as in-person notarization. Faster and more convenient.
Why a surety bond?
State licenses for many industries require bonds: contractors, alcohol sales, auto dealers, freight brokers, towing companies. Performance bonds required for construction projects. Bond guarantees performance to obligee; you pay surety a small premium.
When to reserve social handles?
At brand naming, before launch. Squatters target newly-public brand names. Reserving costs $149 and locks the handles indefinitely. Recovering from a squatter is much harder.
Any of these recurring?
Surety bonds with annual renewals (license bonds especially). Most other services are one-time. Handle reservations require minimal ongoing maintenance (occasional post to keep accounts active per platform policy).
What if I need something not listed?
Ask us. We have specialists across many adjacent services (employer of record, payroll bureau, virtual mailbox, business address service, registered agent, etc.). Most listed in other hubs; some available on request.
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