Apostille Policies & Client Guidelines

We currently provide California Apostille Preparation Services only. Documents submitted through our office must be eligible for processing through the California Secretary of State.

At this time, we do not provide apostille preparation for documents originating from other states. Out-of-state apostille services will be available in the future as we expand our offerings.

Not all documents qualify for an apostille. Before accepting your order, we conduct a review to determine whether your document meets California apostille requirements.

Clients are responsible for providing:

• Original documents when required

• Certified copies when applicable

• Complete and accurate information

• Any supporting documentation requested for processing

Documents that do not meet California Secretary of State requirements may require corrections, additional notarization, or reissuance before submission.

Our California Apostille Preparation Service includes:

• Review of documents for apostille eligibility

• Notarization when required

• Preparation of apostille request forms

• Assembly of the apostille packet

• Courier coordination and submission assistance

• Mailing guidance and return delivery options

• Instructions for successful processing through the California Secretary of State

Same-day apostille preparation is available Monday through Thursday under the following conditions:

• Documents are dropped off between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM

• No document translation is required

• The request is for apostille/authentication processing only

• No additional document services are needed that could delay processing

Eligible orders are scheduled for pickup by 5:00 PM on the same business day.

Documents received after 10:00 AM will be processed for next-business-day pickup.

While we strive to maintain all promised timelines, processing times may be affected by circumstances beyond our control, including:

• Severe traffic conditions

• Hazardous weather

• Government office delays

• Transportation interruptions

• State office closures or reduced operating hours

Estimated processing times are as follows:

Standard Service

5-7 Business Days

Rush Service

2-3 Business Days

Same-Day Service

Available for qualifying documents dropped off between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.

Mail-In Package

Approximately 3-5 Weeks

Turnaround estimates begin once all required documents, forms, signatures, and payments have been received.

Processing times are estimates and are not guaranteed by the California Secretary of State.

In-Person Service Packages

• Standard (5-7 Days): $200

• Rush (48 Hours): $250

• Same-Day: $300

Base service fees include:

• Courier service

• California state apostille fee for the first document

• Required notary fees for the first document

• Apostille preparation and document assembly

Additional Documents

Base package pricing covers one (1) document only.

Additional documents will incur:

• Additional service fees

• Additional California state fees

• Additional notary fees (when applicable)

USPS Trackable Mail Package

$150

UPS Secure Shipping Package

$175

Mail-in packages include:

• California state apostille fee for one document

• Document pre-screening

• Routing paperwork preparation

• Prepaid trackable shipping

• Return shipping

Additional documents are billed separately.

Translation services are not included in any apostille package.

Certified translation services are available for an additional fee.

Translation requirements may extend processing timelines and may affect eligibility for same-day service.

The California Secretary of State charges a mandatory:

• $20 Apostille Fee per document

For documents submitted in person for expedited processing, the Secretary of State also charges:

• $6 Special Handling Fee per unique public official signature

This government fee applies only to in-person submissions and is separate from our service fees.

The special handling fee does not apply to standard mail-in requests.