Do you need California Apostille Services?
At National Apostille Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Documents originating from the State of California are processed directly from the California Secretary of State’s office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the State of California.
In the State of California, we have offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Processing time: Same business day if received before 10:30am (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Free Return Shipping: FedEx priority overnight by 10:30 AM (Estimated)
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-800-903-2470
Email: California@nationalapostille.com
Download our order forms:
California Apostille Order Form (PDF Format)
California Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF Format)
We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and U.S. Federal Fees (PDF Format)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees (PDF Format)
State Jurisdiction Forms (PDF Format)
Translation Request Form (PDF Format)
We provide FAST document authentication services from the California Secretary of State’s office to be used in another country who is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Common documents we can apostille are:
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Decree
- Single Status Affidavit
- Background Checks (Local, State, FBI)
- Power of Attorney
- Copy of U.S. Passport
- Copy of Driver License
- Transcripts
- Diplomas
- Authorization Letter
- Travel Consent Letter
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Certification of Free Sale
- Certification of Origin
- Corporate Power of Attorney
- Commercial Invoice
In addition to our California Apostille Services, we can also apostille documents issued from any US State including documents issued by the US Federal Government (U.S. Federal Apostille). Our eight offices are strategically located in California (Los Angeles & San Francisco), Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Washington, D.C. to help expedite the processing of your documents.
We can process documents issued from all 50 U.S. States and the U.S. Federal Government. Do you have additional documents from another State?
Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-800-903-2470.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I apostille my California documents?
An apostille from the state of California is issued by the California Secretary of State’s office. We are a registered service provider of the State of California and we specialize in obtaining an apostille from the California Secretary of State’s office.
What is a California apostille?
A California apostille is a letter size certificate which authenticates the public official who has signed your documents. An example of a public official is a California notary public. California County, Court, and State documents are also signed by public officials whose signature can be authenticated through the state.
What type of documents can I apostille from the state of California?
We can apostille the following California documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificate, death certificate, divorce decree, single status, background checks (Police, Sheriff, State), power of attorney, passport, driver’s license, transcripts, diplomas, notarized documents, and more!
Does a California apostille expire?
No, an apostille from the state of California does not expire. Please check with the country requesting your documents if they have any reservations.
Can I walk in for the apostille in California?
Our offices are currently mail-in only. There is no walk-in service available. Please contact our office for immediate assistance. Our knowledgeable staff will review your documents and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Can I see an example of a California apostille?
Yes, we have provided an example of an California apostille here: California apostille example
How to apostille a document in California?
The first step is to contact our office. Our knowledgeable staff will review your California documents and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Who issues the apostille in California?
The apostille in California is issued by the California Secretary of State’s office. We will process your documents directly through the California Secretary of State’s office.
How long does it take to get an apostille in California?
Please contact our office for the most up-to-date estimated processing time and availability.