CALIFORNIA APOSTILLE SERVICE

California Apostille Service

We review, prepare, submit, track, and return California documents for international use.

We confirm the document type, issuing authority, destination country, and required preparation before submission.

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Issuing Authority

California Secretary of State — Notary Public Section

Expected Processing Time

3–6 weeks

State Fee

$20 per document

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Questions before you submit?

Amelia — Apostille Specialist

Amelia reviews every request personally and replies with an itemized quote and next steps.

Email a Specialist Call or Text: 503-519-1091info@apostilleglobalservices.com

Replies during business hours, Monday through Friday
Or use the request form below — no payment is collected

Request Full Service

Tell us about your document, where it was issued, the destination country, and your deadline. A specialist will review the information and email an itemized quote and next steps.

No payment is collected when you submit this request.

Full-Service Apostille Handling

$125 for the first document
$95 for each additional document submitted in the same order

Government fees, shipping, and required third-party charges are separate and itemized before submission.

Document Retrieval Available — $50 per document (service fee; state, government, or agency record fees are separate)

Embassy Legalization

Embassy legalization is quoted after document and destination review. The total depends on the document, issuing authority, destination country, required authentication chain, embassy or consular fees, and shipping.

Request a Document Review

Step 1 of 2 — the basics. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Name *

Email *

Document type *

State or federal agency that issued the document *

Country where the document will be used *

Your information is used only to review and respond to your request. It is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.

How Full Service Works

Tell Us About Your Document

Share the document type, where it was issued, the destination country, number of documents, and deadline.

We Review the California Requirements

A specialist reviews the issuing authority, document version, signature, notarization, certification, and destination route.

We Prepare, Submit, Track, and Return

We prepare the submission, coordinate the required handling, track the order, and return the completed document.

What We Review

Document type and issuing authority
Certified-copy or original-document requirements
Signature, seal, and notarization
Destination country
Hague or non-Hague route
Translation requirements
Deadline and return shipping
Known rejection risks

Pricing for California Apostille Service

Full-Service Handling

Apostille Global Services service fee — first document$125
Each additional document$95
State Fee$20 per document
Submission Preparation & Mailing$45

Assembling your packet — forms, cover sheets, payment, and return envelope — and mailing it to the appropriate state authentication office. This is separate from the service fee, which covers preparing your paperwork.

Separate conditional government cost, only when it applies: In-person requests add $6 special handling per public-official signature.

Optional Support

Added only when your case needs them — not included in the service total.

Document Retrieval$50

per document — Apostille Global Services fee; state, government, or agency record fees are separate

Expedited Service Available$75

Apostille Global Services fee

Translation — Pricing varies by document length, language, formatting, and turnaround.

Return shipping within the United States

United States Postal Service Priority Mail$25
United States Postal Service Priority Express$45
FedEx Domestic$55

International return shipping

United States Postal Service International$100
DHL International$150

Your total depends on the document, applicable state fee, selected return mailing (from $25 up to $150), and any services needed for your case. We confirm the full itemized total before submission.

Common California Documents

Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Divorce decrees
Court documents
Diplomas and transcripts
Powers of attorney
Affidavits
Background checks
Business and corporate records
Notarized documents

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle my California apostille?

We handle California apostilles end to end. We confirm the correct document version and route, prepare the submission, submit it, track it, and arrange return shipping.

What California documents can be apostilled?

Common California documents include vital records, court records, notarized private documents, school documents, business records, professional-license records, real estate documents, and other properly prepared documents.

Does the destination country matter?

Yes. The destination country and receiving authority can affect what document version and preparation are accepted.

Do I need an original or certified copy?

It depends on the document. Do not assume a photocopy, download, or decorative version is enough. We confirm the required version before anything is mailed.

Do I need to live in California?

No. What matters is where the document was issued, certified, notarized, or signed.

What if my document is federal?

Some documents connected to federal agencies require a different process than California documents. Apostille Global Services reviews the issuing source before you move forward.

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Tell us about your California document, destination country, and deadline. We will review the requirements and send an itemized quote and next steps.

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