Avoid rejections, costly delays, and weeks of wasted time. We manage the entire process — preparation, state-level submission, and return — so your documents are accepted abroad on the first attempt.
An Apostille is a certificate established by the 1961 Hague Convention. It verifies that a public document is authentic so it can be accepted in another member country — without the older, multi-step legalization chain.
The Apostille doesn't certify the contents of your document. It certifies the authenticity of the notary's signature, their official capacity, and the seal on the document. If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, you'll need an Authentication Certificate instead — and the steps differ.
We've helped numerous clients fix rejected or "illegal" notarizations done by out-of-state agents and DIY filers. These are the patterns we see most often — and what they cost in time and money.
California notaries are not yet authorized for Remote Online Notarization (RON). Documents notarized remotely by out-of-state agents are routinely rejected at the apostille office and at California recorders.
State-level apostilles require precise notarial language and proper formatting. Self-submitted packages frequently come back for missing acknowledgments, expired commissions, or unsigned forms — costing weeks.
If your destination country isn't a Hague Convention signatory, an apostille won't help. You'll need an Authentication Certificate and possibly embassy legalization — a different, longer chain of certifications.
From the first call to your documents arriving back at your door, we manage submission timing, formatting, and follow-up — so you never have to call the Secretary of State.
We verify whether your destination is Hague Convention or requires authentication, and which document type is needed.
We ensure proper notarial language, recent commissions, and apostille-ready formatting before anything is submitted.
We handle California state-level submissions in person where possible — and coordinate federal or embassy steps when needed.
Your apostilled documents arrive back at your door, accompanied by a clear summary of what was certified and what to expect abroad.
All fees are all-inclusive — mobile pickup and return within Burbank, Glendale, and North Hollywood, California Secretary of State fees, parking, and wait time for documents submitted together. Other areas are quoted by call. Certified Armenian and Russian translation with apostille is available from $75 — call to confirm.
I needed notary service on short notice with complex real estate sale documents that had to be correct. Grace handled everything calmly and got it done right. I would absolutely use her again — and recommend her to anyone with documents that matter.
Quotes are returned within 24 hours. Most state-level apostilles are completed and back in your hands within 5–10 business days, depending on document type and Secretary of State volume. Same-day apostille is available depending on call time — phone us directly for availability and pricing.
