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California
Apostille Service

We apostille your California documents through the CA Secretary of State — birth certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, court records — and translate them for your destination country. From $99 per document.

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Hague Apostille

Valid in all 120+ Hague Convention countries.

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+ Translation

Apostille and certified translation, correctly sequenced.

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Door to Door

Mail us your document or start from a digital copy where allowed.

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From $99 / doc

State fees and handling included in your quote.

How California
apostilles work

California apostilles issue from the Secretary of State (Sacramento and Los Angeles offices), and eligibility depends on the signature being authenticated: county-issued vital records must be certified copies with the county clerk or recorder's current signature; notarized documents (like powers of attorney) must be notarized by a California-commissioned notary; and school documents generally need notarization first. Documents that skip these prerequisites bounce — the most common reason DIY apostilles fail.

We check your document's eligibility before anything is mailed, handle notarization where the chain requires it, submit to the SOS, and return your apostilled document with certified translation if your destination needs one.

California documents,
global destinations

The classic California flows: birth certificates and marriage records apostilled for dual citizenship in Mexico and Italy; powers of attorney for property transactions in Mexico, Colombia, and El Salvador; diplomas for teaching jobs in Spain and Asia; corporate documents for doing business across Latin America. Each destination has translation expectations — Mexican notaries want Spanish including the apostille page; Italian consulates have their own conventions — and we prepare the complete, destination-ready package.

How it works

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1. WhatsApp us your document

A phone photo is enough — we handle files up to full legal briefs.

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2. Approve the exact quote

Flat per-page pricing confirmed upfront. Pay securely online with Stripe.

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3. Human translation & QA

Translated, proofread, and certified by our bilingual team.

4. Download and file

Print-ready certified PDF by email or WhatsApp. Hard copy by mail on request.

Guaranteed acceptance,
in writing

We stand behind every page: 100% USCIS acceptance guaranteed, or we correct the document at no cost — and refund you if we can't. The certification we attach follows 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) to the letter, which is why rejections for certification issues simply don't happen with our work. Combined with 24-hour delivery and WhatsApp support seven days a week, you file with confidence, not crossed fingers.

Your questions,
answered

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp — we reply in minutes.

What is an apostille, exactly?

A certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates a U.S. public document so foreign authorities accept it as genuine — required for using U.S. documents in 120+ member countries.

How much does it cost?

From $99 per document including handling; your exact quote covers state fees and mailing before you pay anything.

Do I need a translation with my apostille?

Usually yes — most destination countries require their language. We translate the document and the apostille page itself, sequenced the way your destination requires.

My birth certificate is an old photocopy. Can it be apostilled?

No — CA requires a certified copy with the current county official's signature. We'll tell you exactly what to order from the county recorder and handle the rest once you have it.

How long does a California apostille take?

Depends on the SOS's current processing times plus mailing; we quote a realistic timeline upfront and offer expedited handling when your deadline is tight.

Can you notarize my power of attorney first?

We coordinate the full chain — notarization, apostille, and translation — so the document leaves ready for the foreign notary.

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