Apostille Service
California, Federal & International
Apostille Near Me provides private apostille, authentication, and document legalization services for individuals, families, and businesses. We manage document review, preparation, submission, and coordination with the appropriate authorities to ensure your documents are accepted for use abroad.
We are a private apostille service provider — not a government office, not a pop-up, and not a notary-only service. We help clients across the U.S., with office-based support in San Diego and nationwide processing available.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature, seal, or stamp of a public official on a document so it will be legally recognized in another country under the Hague Apostille Convention. https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/apostille-faqs
Not all countries require an apostille. If the destination country is not a Hague Convention member, embassy or consulate legalization is typically needed instead. https://www.usa.gov/authenticate-us-document
California Secretary of State Apostille
Apostille processing for documents issued in California, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, business records, and more.
Note: California apostilles authenticate signatures of public officials on eligible documents and do not validate the contents of the document itself.https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/request-apostille
Federal & Department of State Apostille
Apostille and authentication services for documents issued by U.S. federal agencies, including FBI background checks and federal certificates. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/replace-certify-docs/authenticate-your-document/apostille-requirements.html
Embassy & Consulate Legalization
For countries that do not accept apostilles, we coordinate with foreign embassies and consulates to legalize documents as required for international recognition. https://www.usa.gov/authenticate-us-document
Document Review & Preparation
We review your documents to verify they meet all apostille or legalization requirements before submission to avoid delays and rejections.
Apostille + Translation Support
Certified translation coordination is available when documents need translation for international or immigration use. This can be handled together with apostille processing.
Expedited Apostille Processing
Time-sensitive requests can be handled with faster turnaround options where available.
Types of Documents We Support
We assist with a wide range of documents, including but not limited to:
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Diplomas & Transcripts
- Business & Corporate Documents
- FBI Background Checks
- Powers of Attorney (apostille processing only)
How Our Process Works
- Initial Document Review – We check eligibility and identify requirements.
- Preparation & Submission – We prepare and submit your documents to the proper authority.
- Authentication & Apostille – Your document is authenticated and apostilled or legalized.
- Return of Documents – Completed documents are returned securely.
Many people do not realize how complex apostille and legalization requirements can be until they attempt it themselves. Working with a private apostille service ensures:
- Correct submission without government office travel
- Avoidance of common procedural mistakes
- Professional handling from start to completion