Apostille Processing | California Secretary of State

Apostille Service Without The Guesswork

Documents headed overseas have to be prepared exactly right. We notarize what needs notarizing, prepare the request, and shepherd your paperwork through authentication.

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Apostille & Authentication in Los Angeles

An apostille certifies that a document is genuine so it can be accepted in another country. Get one detail wrong — wrong notarial wording, missing certified copy, wrong agency — and the whole request is rejected.

We handle the details: reviewing your documents up front, notarizing where required, and coordinating submission and return so your timeline stays intact.

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Document review

We confirm your documents are in a form the Secretary of State will accept.

Required notarizations

Any notarial acts needed before authentication, completed on the spot.

Submission handling

Request forms prepared and submitted with the correct fees and cover letter.

Courier & return

Tracked courier options and secure return delivery to you or your recipient.

How It Works

Three simple steps from call to signed

1

Tell us the destination country

Requirements differ by country — we start there.

2

We review & notarize

We meet you, notarize what's needed, and prepare the request packet.

3

Processing & return

Documents are submitted, tracked, and returned to you complete.

Who this is for

  • Dual citizenship and visa applications
  • Overseas marriage and adoption filings
  • International business and contracts
  • Foreign school and employment records

Not sure if this is the right service? Call and we'll tell you in two minutes — no charge, no pressure.

FAQ

Questions about apostille & authentication

How long does an apostille take?

Standard processing typically runs one to two weeks depending on the agency's current volume. Expedited options are often available.

Which documents can be apostilled?

Vital records, powers of attorney, affidavits, diplomas, corporate records, background checks, and more.

Do you handle documents from other states?

California-issued and California-notarized documents are processed here. We'll point you in the right direction for out-of-state records.

Ready to get your documents notarized?

We come to you anywhere in Los Angeles County, 24/7 by appointment. Same-day availability in most areas.