Vital records apostille in Los Angeles
Mobile notary and apostille service helping Los Angeles families get birth, marriage, death, and divorce records apostilled correctly for immigration, inheritance, and legal or family matters abroad.
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Help with birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificate apostilles
When you apply for immigration benefits, handle an estate, register a marriage, or prove family relationships in another country, authorities often require a vital record with an apostille.
We help clients across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley confirm whether their California or out‑of‑state birth, marriage, death, or divorce certificate is acceptable and coordinate the apostille so the paperwork is accepted the first time. You do not have to guess which version of your record to use, which office to contact, or how to submit it for authentication.
Before you schedule, we review a photo of your document, your destination country, and any consulate, court, or lawyer instructions so you know exactly what is required and whether an apostille or another form of authentication is needed.
Experience with vital records for overseas use
- Handle apostilles for California vital records and many out‑of‑state certificates used abroad, including birth, marriage, death, and divorce records.
- Review document images to confirm the format, issuing office, and whether a new certified copy is required before moving forward.
- Guidance when additional notarized statements or court documents are needed alongside the vital record, such as single‑status affidavits, parental consent forms, or divorce judgments.
- Clear explanations of timelines and fees by state and country, plus 5‑star feedback for communication and accurate document handling.
Recent clients have used our vital records apostille service for spousal visas, dual citizenship applications, estate and inheritance matters, overseas marriages, and recognition of U.S. adoptions abroad.
How vital records apostille service works
1. We review your vital record and instructions.
You can text or email a photo of your birth, marriage, death, or divorce certificate along with any consulate, embassy, court, or attorney instructions. We confirm whether the record is eligible for apostille and which state or federal office will process it.
2. We help you obtain the right certified copy, if needed.
If your document is too old, unofficial, or issued by the wrong office, we explain how to request the correct certified copy from the vital records office or court that must issue it. This helps avoid last‑minute rejections or requests for replacement documents.
3. We obtain the apostille and return your documents.
Once the correct record is ready, we submit it for apostille and arrange secure delivery back to you or directly to your representative abroad, depending on your needs and the requirements of the receiving country.
Processing times and fees depend on the state that issued the record, current workload, and whether you choose standard or expedited options where available. We outline these choices clearly before you commit so you can plan around your deadlines.
Common vital records Los Angeles clients apostille
Birth certificates
Birth certificates are often apostilled for immigration, dual citizenship, study abroad, and family‑based applications. We can help confirm whether your certificate is issued in the correct format and from the right office, and coordinate apostille service. For more detail about birth certificates, visit our birth certificate apostille page.
Marriage certificates
Marriage certificates are frequently apostilled for spousal visas, recognition of marriage abroad, and updating foreign IDs and records after marriage. We review your certificate and destination country so you know whether a short‑form or long‑form copy is best. For more detail, see our marriage certificate apostille page.
Death certificates
Death certificates may be needed for estates, inheritance, pension and insurance claims, or transferring property in another country. We help families obtain the correct certified copy and navigate the apostille process. Learn more on our death certificate apostille page.
Divorce decrees and related court orders
Divorce judgments, decrees, and related court orders are sometimes apostilled for remarriage abroad, name changes, and family law matters outside the United States. We coordinate with the issuing court and the appropriate apostille authority so your documents meet foreign requirements. See our divorce document apostille page for more information.
Questions about vital record apostilles
Do I need a certified copy, or can I use a photocopy?
Most states require a recent certified copy of the vital record with the proper signatures and seals. Photocopies or unofficial records are usually not accepted for apostille.
Can you apostille records from another U.S. state?
Yes. Many clients in Los Angeles have vital records issued in another state. We can often help coordinate apostilles for those records, but they must be processed through the state that issued the document, so timing and fees will vary.
How recent does my birth, marriage, death, or divorce record need to be?
Some authorities accept older certified copies, while others require records issued within a certain number of months. We review your document and the receiving country’s guidance to let you know whether a new copy is recommended.
Will the apostilled document be returned to me?
In most cases, the apostille is attached directly to the original certified record or court document. We arrange secure return by mail, courier, or pickup and confirm the method with you before submitting your documents.
How do I know if I need an apostille or another type of authentication?
If the country where you are using your vital record is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille is usually required. For non‑member countries, consular legalization or another form of authentication may be needed, and we can help you understand the correct path before you send any originals.
Share a few details and get a clear plan
You can call, text, or send a photo of your birth, marriage, death, or divorce record so we can confirm what is needed and outline a realistic apostille timeline before you book.
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Whether your vital record was issued in California or another state.
- The country where the document will be used.
- Your deadline and whether you are in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Orange, or Ventura County.
We will confirm fees, ID requirements, mailing or courier options, and the expected apostille timeline before finalizing your appointment.
For an overview of all the document types and countries we handle, visit our apostille services page.