International Apostilles
We can have your documents Apostilled within 1-business day!
How Does It Work?
Step 1
Get your documents to us
Step 2
Your documents are Apostilled within 1-business day
Step 3
The Apostilled documents are returned to you
Step 1: Get Your Documents To Us
Select the option that works best for you!
Option 2
We will come to your location, collect your documents, drive them to the CA Secretary of State to be Apostilled, and drive them back to you the same day
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Apostille Service: $155-$200
(Depends on Location)
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California State and Handling: $30
(Per Apostille)
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Notary If needed: $10
(Per Notarization)
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Return time: Same Day
Option 3
We will drive to your location, collect your documents, have them apostilled with the Secretary of State, and then ship them where you tell us. We can ship internationally.
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Apostille Service: $140-170
(One-Time Fee, Not Per Apostille!)
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California State and Handling: $30
(Per Apostille)
Notary If needed: $10
(Per Notarization)
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Shipping: Depends on location and speed
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Return time: 1-Business Day + Shipping
Why Use Our Services?
Trustworthy Business
We work hard to provide an ethical and trustworthy business that our clients can trust. As our client, you and your documents will be valued. We will do everything will With us, your documents are in good hands.
Fastest Return Time
We will hand-deliver your documents to the CA Secretary of State. Your documents will be apostilled, handed to us, and returned to you immediately. Our hand delivery to the state can save you months of processing time.
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Pay After Option
Our services can be paid after the Apostille. Only the CA State and handling fees are due before. We will send you a photo/scan of the Apostille before our services are paid.
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The Best Pricing
Our services cost less than any other Apostille service. We understand international business can be expensive and stressful, so we make the Apostille process easy and affordable.
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Guaranteed Apostille
We know all the requirements for a CA Apostille. We will review your documents to ensure everything is correct. The CA Secretary of State is very strict and rejects many requests, but we guarantee your Apostille or your money back.
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Service To Every Location
If you are not in California, don't worry! Ship your documents to us, we will get them apostilled and ship them back to you immediately.
Availability
We are available 7 days a week for our clients. When you use our services, all of your questions will be answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apostille a copy of my document, or does it have to be the original?Generally, only original documents are eligible for apostille. Corporate documents that are issued by the Secretary of State, such as a Certificate of Status, can be apostilled with a copy. If you get a copy notarized, it can also be apostilled, but the notarization must be original.
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How are notarizations and apostilles related?A notarization verifies that the signer proved their identity and signed the paperwork. An apostille verifies that the notary is commissioned in California and that the notary performed the notarization in compliance with California law.
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Can I use your service if I don't live in California?Yes, you can use our service regardless of your location. Simply ship your documents to us. We will have them Apostilled and shipped to wherever you tell us.
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Can I apostille a document for someone else?Yes, you can act on behalf of someone else to get their document apostilled.
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How long does it take to get an apostille through our service?As soon as we have your documents in my hands, We will have them apostilled within one business day. We also have a same-day apostille service available to certain locations.
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Is there an expiration date for an apostille?Apostilles do not expire. Once issued, they remain valid for use in the designated foreign country. However, some countries want Apostilles issued within a certain time frame.
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Can I track the status of my apostille request?Yes, we provide tracking information once your documents have been apostilled and shipped.
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Do you provide translation services for documents in other languages?Yes, we can assist with translations.
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What information is needed to start the apostille process?We only need the original document with the original signature. Some corporate documents can be apostilled with photocopies if they were issued directly by the Secretary of State.
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What if my document is rejected for apostille?We carefully review documents before submission to minimize the risk of rejection. If rejection occurs, we will guide you on the necessary steps to rectify the issue. We will not charge for a resubmission if we approve your document and it is rejected.
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Why do I need an apostille?An apostille is required when presenting California documents in a foreign country. Foreign countries do not know how certifications are done in California, so they need the apostille to let them know that it was done properly.
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What are authentications, and how do I get one?Authentications are similar to apostilles as they are certificates for documents to use internationally. The difference is that authentications are for countries not part of the Hauge Convention. The process to get one is the same as acquiring an apostille, and we would be happy to assist you through the process.
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Can you apostille federal documents in California?Federal documents are apostilled on the Federal level. We can assist with Federal Apostilles as well. Federal processing times take a longer than state processing. To get a faster California Apostille on a Federal document, it must be notarized first. Once notarized by a California notary, it can be Apostilled in California through the notarization. It is important to fist check if a state apostille would work for you, of if a federal one is needed.
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What Is An Apostille?An Apostille authenticates a U.S. document, like a birth certificate, so that you may use it in another country. For example, a California birth certificate may not be accepted for use in a foreign country without an Apostille. The same applies to notarized documents, marriage/divorce certificates, death certificates, and many other U.S. documents. The Apostille certificate will outline the details of the authenticated document. It will have a red stamp, half of the stamp will be on the Apostille, and the other half will be on the document. Here you can see what an apostille looks like:
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What countries can I use an apostille in?Apostilles can be used in the countries part of the 1961 Hauge Convention Treaty. For countries not part of the convention, authentications are used. Click here to see a list of all the countries.
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How do I apostille my driver’s license or passport?While your physical driver's license or passport cannot be apostilled directly, you can photocopy it and get it notarized. The notarization would then be apostilled. For the notary to notarize it, you would also need to make a sworn statement referencing the photocopy.