Power of Attorney & Notarized Document Apostille Los Angeles
Apostille service for powers of attorney, affidavits, consent letters, and other notarized documents. We provide mobile notarization and apostille coordination to ensure your documents are accepted overseas the first time.
Help with powers of attorney, affidavits, and notarized letters
When someone overseas needs you to sign in front of a notary—whether for a power of attorney, consent letter, or sworn statement—they often also require an apostille on the notarized document.
We help clients across Los Angeles confirm whether their powers of attorney, affidavits, travel consents, invitation letters, and other notarized documents are drafted and notarized correctly for apostille and coordinate the process so the paperwork is accepted the first time. You do not have to guess about wording, notarization format, or where to send the documents afterward.
Before you schedule, we review a draft or sample of your document, your destination country, and any instructions from the foreign lawyer, consulate, or agency so you know exactly what is required.
This page covers notarized documents specifically. For other document types, visit our apostille services page, or see related pages for vital records, court documents, and federal documents.
Experience with notarized documents for overseas use
- Handle apostilles for powers of attorney (general, financial, real estate, medical), affidavits, consent letters, invitation letters, and many other notarized documents used abroad.
- Review your drafts or existing notarized documents to confirm the notarial certificate, signatures, and dates meet California requirements before you send anything for apostille.
- Guidance when foreign consulates, banks, or agencies request specific wording, witness requirements, or certified translations together with the apostille.
- Clear explanations of timelines and fees, plus 5‑star feedback for communication and handling sensitive personal and financial documents with care.
Recent clients have used our notarized document apostille service for real‑estate sales abroad, family and inheritance matters, minor travel consents, business deals, and immigration applications that rely on sworn statements and authorizations.
How POA & notarized document apostille service works
1. We review your draft or notarized document and destination requirements.
You can email a draft or scanned copy of your power of attorney, affidavit, or letter along with any instructions from a foreign lawyer, consulate, or agency. We confirm whether the document requires notarization, how the notary wording should appear, and which authority will issue the apostille.
2. We help you notarize the document correctly, if needed.
If your document has not yet been signed, we provide mobile notarization or explain how to meet with a local notary so the signature and notarial certificate comply with California law. This prevents rejections by the Secretary of State due to notary errors.
3. We obtain the apostille and return your documents.
Once the document is signed and notarized properly, we submit it for apostille and arrange secure delivery back to you or directly to your contact abroad, depending on your needs.
Processing times and fees depend on the issuing state, the volume of requests at the Secretary of State's office, and whether you choose standard or expedited options where available. We outline realistic timelines and costs before you commit so you can plan around transaction or travel dates.
Common POA and notarized documents Los Angeles clients use overseas
Powers of attorney
General, financial, real estate, and medical powers of attorney are often used abroad to let someone sign on your behalf. These must be notarized correctly before they can receive an apostille.
Affidavits and sworn statements
Personal affidavits, declarations of support, statements about family relationships, and other sworn statements may require notarization and apostille so foreign authorities accept them as credible evidence.
Consent and travel letters
Parents and guardians may need notarized travel consent letters for minors, school‑related consents, or permission for relatives abroad to handle specific matters. Some airlines and border authorities ask for these letters with an apostille attached.
Invitation and reference letters
Some visa offices request notarized invitation letters, employment confirmations, or reference letters from sponsors. We help ensure the notarization is done correctly so the apostille can be issued without delays.
Questions about apostilling notarized documents
Do all notarized documents qualify for an apostille?
Many personal, business, and legal documents notarized by a California notary can receive an apostille, but the Secretary of State may reject documents with incomplete notarial wording or documents that should have been issued by a government office instead of a notary.
Does the power of attorney need special wording?
Foreign lawyers or consulates sometimes provide their own POA templates. We recommend following their wording and then ensuring the notarial certificate meets California rules so the apostille can be issued smoothly.
Can you apostille a document that was notarized in another state?
Yes, but it must be apostilled in the same state where it was notarized. We can often coordinate multi‑state requests and explain the separate timelines and fees involved.
Can a notary issue the apostille?
No. A notary performs the notarization, but the apostille itself is issued by a government authority such as the California Secretary of State or, for some federal documents, the U.S. Department of State.
How do I know if I need an apostille or consular legalization?
Countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention usually require an apostille. For non‑member countries, additional embassy or consular legalization may be needed, and we help you understand the correct process before you notarize and ship your documents.
Share a few details and get a clear plan
You can call, text, or send a draft or copy of your notarized document so we can confirm what is needed and outline a realistic apostille timeline before you book.
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- What type of document you have (power of attorney, affidavit, consent letter, etc.).
- Whether it has already been notarized and, if so, in which state.
- The country where the document will be used and your deadline.
We will confirm fees, any notarization or consular requirements, mailing or courier options, and the expected apostille timeline before finalizing your appointment.
For an overview of all document types and countries we handle, visit our apostille services page or return to mobile notary and apostille services in Los Angeles.