Step-by-step apostille and legalization support for vital records, school, court, and corporate documents so they are accepted by foreign governments, consulates, and schools without delays or rejections.
Vital, court, business, school, POA, and federal documents.
Hague vs. non‑Hague paths and country‑specific tips.
See what it takes to file yourself versus full‑service help.
Realistic timelines for state, federal, and consular filings.
Costs, timing, states, notarization, translations, and more.
Whether your documents need a state apostille, federal authentication, or full consular legalization, here is the general path from start to finish.
Choose a document family to see the specific document types we handle. Tap any card for requirements, common mistakes, and a link to the full guide.
Use certified copies from the county or state vital records office • original registrar signature and seal must be visible
Use certified copies from the court clerk with original seal and signature • plain file-stamped copies are often not enough
State-issued certificates and notarized corporate documents • keep multi-page packets intact and in order
Official records from the registrar or school office • confirm whether the destination needs a transcript, diploma, or both
Must be signed in front of a notary with proper wording • apostille verifies the notary’s commission
Authenticated through U.S. Department of State • not through a state Secretary of State
Every country has its own requirements. Tap a country below to see whether you need an apostille, consular legalization, or both — plus country-specific tips.
Don’t see your country? We handle documents for all Hague and non-Hague countries worldwide. Call or text us with your destination and we will walk you through the exact requirements.
You can absolutely file for an apostille yourself. Here is what that looks like compared to working with us, so you can decide what makes sense for your situation.
Timelines depend on the type of document and which government office processes it.
Check off what you already have. We’ll walk you through anything missing when you call or text.
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An apostille is an international certificate that confirms the authenticity of a public document so it can be accepted in another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
For Hague‑member countries, an apostille from the correct office is usually enough. For non‑member countries, documents often need a multi‑step process (state authentication, U.S. Department of State, and consulate legalization) instead of a single apostille.
Yes. Many clients have a mix of California documents, out‑of‑state records, and federal documents. We map out which office handles each item and coordinate the steps so you do not have to manage multiple agencies.
Pricing depends on the document type, issuing state or agency, rush vs. standard processing, and whether translations or consular legalization are required. We provide a clear estimate once we review your documents and deadlines.
No. We regularly assist clients by mail from across California, other U.S. states, and abroad. You can ship documents to us and we return them by secure courier after apostille or legalization.
Yes. If the receiving country requires a translation, we can coordinate certified translation in the correct sequence with apostille or legalization so everything arrives in the format they expect.
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Book your apostille service and we'll handle the coordination with the Secretary of State, Department of State, or consulate.