Let’s be honest: getting ready to travel is stressful. The excitement of taking off is ruined by problems with papers. “Why is this apostille thing such a pain?” you’ve surely heard travelers say. I feel like I have to do it. Like you, I felt the same way until I found this quick-track trick Good 2 Go Mobile Notary Plus. I’m sure you won’t want to return.

In any case, what is an apostille? Let’s say that your papers need a passport to be accepted in other countries. That stamp of approval is called an apostille. It is needed for birth certificates, diplomas, and business records in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. In theory, that sounds cool, but most people hate the process—the lines, the confusion, and the snail mail. In scary stories, people have to wait weeks, fill out three copies of the same form, and lose their stamps.

Do not drag yourself to a government building. This is a secret that no one tells you. You can get your documents legally authenticated online in less time than it takes you to choose what to watch on Netflix. Nope, not magic—just modern know-how. You upload your scanned documents. They handle the fuss. A courier rings your doorbell in days with completed papers. Easy.

“Is it safe?” you ask. As safe as online banking, if you choose a service with good user ratings and transparent fees. Double-check for accreditations, real customer service lines, and payment protection. Treat it like booking your flight—never click the first link without vetting it.

One expat told me, “I wasted two weeks with a paper chase. My friend did hers online and got it back before I found parking at the consulate.” True story. The cost? It was sometimes a little more expensive than do-it-yourself, but no one ever said, “I wish I’d spent more time in bureaucratic limbo.”

Read the small print every time. Before an apostille can be used, some countries need extra steps, like a notarization. This will be shown by good online services. Call and ask if something doesn’t seem right. The good ones answer quickly and in simple language.

Here is your plan. Check the rules of where you’re going. Get your papers together. Find a real apostille service online. Send, click, and take it easy. Stress-free. Not a story. You will have more time to party, pack, or even take a nap before your trip. What did you think? Adult papers could be so easy. Have a great trip!