California Apostille & Legalization Services
Providing document authentication and legalization services in all 50 states. Apostille, U.S. Department of State Authentication, Foreign Embassy Legalization
San Diego Notary Signing Agent offers:
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Complimentary Document Review
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Door to Door Mobile Services for Document Pickup/Delivery
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Fast, Streamlined and Guaranteed
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Confidential & Secure Services
Ever have a need to get a document authenticated by the Secretary of State in order for the document to be accepted overseas? San Diego Notary Signing Agent provides a simple, streamline process to assist you with authenticating your documents for the desired country.
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Rest assured, we take care of the complexities involved in the process, including document compilation, application completion and notarization requirements so you don’t have to!
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An apostille, pronounced “Ahh Poh Steel” which is a French word that translates to certification authenticates the origin of a public document. It is a simplified form of authentication that is recognized by countries that are parties to the Hague Convention. An apostille does not verify the content of the document, but it certifies that the signature, seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
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Obtaining an apostille can be a complicated process due to the varying types of document certification and the specific country requirements for document presentation. These factors determine the type of certificate needed for authentication.
Furthermore, the government agency has its own set of rules and standards that must be met before a certified document can be valid for an apostille or authentication.
Trusted Notary & Apostille Services
Here to guide you every step of the apostille process
Apostille Documents
What Information Do You Need For An Apostille?
To get the apostille process started, San Diego Notary Signing Agent needs to know the following to provide you an accurate, transparent quote:
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Document type
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Number of documents
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State of origin for the document
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Country of destination
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Does the document need to be notarized? And if it’s already notarized, where was it notarized?
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Does the document require translation? And if so, does the translation require an apostille?
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Turn time to receive the document back
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Apostille delivery method
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Countries that participate in the 1961 Hague Convention have agreed to accept an apostille cover sheet as the only authentication required for a document to be used in their country. This cover sheet or apostille is issued by the Secretary of State in the state that the document originated from. For non-Hague countries, instead of authenticating through the Secretary of State, it requires authentication by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. and legalized at the embassy/consulate of the destination country.
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San Diego Notary Signing Agent offers complimentary document review service at no obligation to ensure that your documents satisfy all the required criteria for apostille or legalization. We will confirm you don’t have any blank spaces, all required signatures, appropriate notarization, correct fees, and meet all the requirements at either the state or federal level being submitted to process your apostille order.
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Documents that commonly require an apostille can be for personal, corporate, or academic reasons.
What Type of Documents Are Eligible for Expedited
California Apostille Processing?
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Adoption
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Affidavit of Single Status
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Authorization Letters
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Background Check (State or FBI Criminal)
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Bank Statements
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Birth Certificate
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Car Titles
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Death Certificate
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Destination Weddings
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Divorce Decrees
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Driver’s License (copy)
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Final Judgements
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Marriage License /Certificate
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Naturalization Certificate
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Official Records
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Passport (copy)
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Social Security Benefit Verification Letters
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Teaching Certificates
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Travel Consent
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Wills
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Other Personal Documents
Keep in mind for vital records such as birth or death certificates, the California Secretary of State can issue an Apostille for the signatures of:
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County Clerks and their Deputies,
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County Recorders and their Deputies, and
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The State Registrar (California Department of Public Health)
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Otherwise, if issued by a city or county level agency that has the signature of a Health Officer or County Registrar (ex. Registrar of Vital Records or Local Registrar), prior to presenting the document to us for authentication processing, one of the following will be required to proceed:
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Certify the vital record (birth or death certificate) by the County Clerk's office from the originating county, or
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Obtain a certified copy of the vital record from the County Recorder or State of California Department of Public Health.
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The public official's name, title, and signature can be found at the bottom of the birth or death certificate. On the likeliness that you may need to order updated vital record(s), you can order online at VitalCheck or visit your local health department in your county.
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