WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE AND WHAT IS IT'S PURPOSE?
An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature of a notary or public official on a document for use in another country.
An Apostille certifies:
An Apostille certifies:
- the authenticity of the signature of the notary public who signed the document.
- the capacity in which that notary acted, and when appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp which the document bears, e.g. a notary public seal.
APOSTILLE PROCESSING TIMES AS OF JUNE 6, 2023
California Secretary of States Notary Public division has now resumed normal (pre Covid) operations.
We are now offing same day processing Apostille service. To provide same day service and return of your documents, we will need to receive them by 12pm.
We are now offing same day processing Apostille service. To provide same day service and return of your documents, we will need to receive them by 12pm.
DOES SECRETARY OF STATE APOSTILLE OUT OF STATE DOCUMENTS?
No, California Secretary of State only apostilles or authenticates documents notarized by a commissioned California state Notary Public.
SCHEDULING AND FEES
To schedule an appointment and/or to receive a quote and breakdown of Apostille fees, please contact us.