Apostille & International Document Services

Need documents authenticated for international use? We provide notarization services for documents requiring apostille certification and assist with the authentication process for use in foreign countries.

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in countries that are members of the Hague Convention. It verifies that the document was properly signed and notarized, making it legally valid in the destination country.

Documents Commonly Requiring Apostille

• Birth, death, and marriage certificates
• Educational documents (diplomas, transcripts)
• Business documents (articles of incorporation, corporate resolutions)
• Legal documents (power of attorney, affidavits)
• Background check documents
• Medical records

Our Apostille Services

While notaries cannot issue apostilles (only the California Secretary of State can do that), we can:

• Notarize documents that will need apostille certification
• Provide guidance on the apostille process
• Ensure documents are properly prepared for submission
• Offer document courier services to the Secretary of State

Non-Hague Countries

For countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, documents typically require embassy or consulate legalization instead of an apostille. We can assist with the initial notarization step in this process.