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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
Amelia — Apostille Specialist
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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 SpecialistCall or Text: 503-519-1091info@apostilleglobalservices.com
  • Replies during business hours, Monday through Friday
  • Or use the request form — no payment is collected

Tell us about your documents

A few details will help us understand what you need. "Not sure" is always okay.

Fields marked * are required.

Do you need a translation? *
Do you need document retrieval? *

Choose "Yes" if you don't have the certified copy and need us to request it for you.

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A photo or scan helps us check it. It is sent securely with your request.

Please leave out ID numbers, payment details, and private record details.

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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 — $150 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.

How Full Service Works

01

Tell Us About Your Document

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

02

We Review the California Requirements

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

03

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
  • Mail-in Postage to the State and Back$35 round trip per agency submission stage

Mail-in postage to the state and back is $35. Final delivery to the customer is itemized separately in your quote. International mailing is separate.

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$150

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.

International Mailing

  • USPS international mailing:$120 each way
  • UPS, DHL, FedEx or another international carrier:$150 each way

Your quote identifies the carrier, required mailing directions and applicable charges.

Final delivery within the United States is itemized in your quote based on the selected delivery service.

Your total depends on the document, applicable state fee, mail-in postage to the state and back, any international mailing, 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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Start Your California Apostille

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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