Looking for apostille services in California? Globeia makes the entire process simple, secure, and hassle-free. Whether you need a California apostille for birth certificates, marriage certificates, educational diplomas, business documents, powers of attorney, or legal paperwork, our experts handle everything with speed and accuracy.

Avoid confusing government procedures, paperwork delays, and long processing times. With Globeia's fully online California apostille service, you can submit your request from anywhere, upload your documents securely, and track every stage through our SmartPortal.

Whether you're applying for a visa, studying abroad, working overseas, getting married internationally, or expanding your business globally, we ensure your California-issued documents are authenticated and ready for worldwide acceptance.

With offices in San Francisco and Toronto and clients across 50+ countries, Globeia is a trusted choice for fast, compliant, and affordable apostille services in California.

Your Privacy is Our Priority. Every document uploaded through Globeia's encrypted SmartPortal is protected with advanced encryption and GDPR-compliant security standards. Your personal information remains confidential, secure, and protected throughout the entire apostille process, giving you complete peace of mind from submission to delivery.

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Turnaround Time*

Normal: 4-5 weeks

Globeia’s Affordable Prices**

Normal Apostille: Starts at $195 USD

* Turnaround times are estimates and may vary in cases of high workload or backlogs. The mentioned duration reflects processing time only.
** Apostille pricing applies only to Hague Convention countries and to the Apostille service itself. Other processes may have different or higher fees, as requirements vary.

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Your Trusted Partner For Apostille Services in California

At Globeia, your documents are reviewed the moment we receive them. Our team checks that each one is complete, properly certified or notarized, and eligible for apostille before we submit anything. In California, apostilles are issued exclusively by the California Secretary of State - with offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles handling all submissions.

Once your apostilled documents return to us, we run a final check to confirm everything meets your destination country's requirements before sending them on to you, so your California documents are ready for international use the first time.

Globeia provides apostille services across California and apostille services for all other US states. If your document was issued outside California, we handle that state's process through the same portal - no separate application needed. For documents requiring federal authentication rather than a state apostille, our FBI apostille service covers federal documents through the US Department of State.

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Turnaround Time*

Normal: 4-5 weeks
Expedited: 1-1.5 weeks

Globeia’s Affordable Prices**

Normal Apostille: Starts at $195 USD
Expedited Apostille: Starting from $255-$295

Apostille Authority

The California Secretary of State

* Time can vary if California SOS faces backlogs.

Both mail and in-person services are available. Mail-in services are exclusive to the Sacramento office, while in-person services are accepted at both the Los Angeles and Sacramento offices.

How To Prepare Your Documents For California Apostille

Your document must be issued in California and signed by a California public official, or be an original notarized document. Photocopies are not accepted unless certified by a California notary.

Certified copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce) must come from the California Department of Public Health's Vital Records office or the relevant county clerk, not a hospital or a personal copy.

Documents drafted by private parties (power of attorney, contracts, affidavits, translated documents) must be notarized by a California notary before submission. The notary's commission must be current and verifiable.

Educational records (diplomas, transcripts) must be signed by a school official and notarized.

Business and corporate documents issued directly by the California Secretary of State's Business Programs Division do not require separate notarization.

Specify your destination country when you apply. If it's a Hague Convention member, you need an apostille. If not, you need authentication/legalization instead, a different process entirely.

Your document must have been issued in California. A California apostille only covers California-issued documents. If your document was issued elsewhere, you need that state's apostille service instead. (See all state apostille services)

Your document must not be federally issued. Anything issued or signed by a federal agency or federal court, most commonly FBI background checks, is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., not California.

Photocopies must be properly certified. Unless a California notary has certified the copy, photocopies are not accepted.

Your destination country must be a Hague Convention member. If it isn't, an apostille won't be recognized there. You'll need authentication and legalization instead. ( Authentication and Legalization)

Your document must fall within the issuing agency's validity window. Some vital records need a fresh certified copy if the original certification is several years old.

Types of Documents that Get an Apostille in California

Vital Records

Includes birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Notarization is not required.

Business Records

Documentation related to business activities, such as financial statements, incorporation documents, and contracts.

Educational Records

Academic transcripts, diplomas, and certificates.

Notarized and Other Records

Documents like passports, visas, licenses, or other documents that have been officially certified by a notary public.

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How to Apply for Apostille Services in California with Globeia

Getting your California apostille has never been easier. With Globeia’s secure SmartPortal, you can complete the entire process online - from document submission to tracking and delivery, no matter where you are in the world.

Follow these simple steps to get your California documents apostilled quickly and securely:

Step 1. Complete Your Online Application: Fill out your details through Globeia's secure SmartPortal, including your destination country and contact information. Our SmartForm helps reduce errors and speeds up your California apostille process.

Step 2. Upload Your Documents: Upload clear copies of your California-issued documents for expert review. If notarization is required, ensure it's completed before submission. Our specialists verify every document to meet California Secretary of State apostille requirements, helping prevent delays.

Step 3. Make Payment and Mail Originals (If Required): Pay securely through the SmartPortal. If original documents are needed, simply send them to Globeia's U.S. office using the shipping instructions provided after your application. You can also have documents sent directly to Globeia from the issuing authority for faster processing.

Step 4. Track Your Application: Monitor your California apostille status anytime through your Globeia account. Real-time updates keep you informed from document review to final authentication and dispatch.

Step 5. Receive Your Apostilled Documents: Once your documents are apostilled, Globeia securely delivers them to your preferred address anywhere in the world with reliable international shipping options.

Get Your California Apostille Started Today

Whether you need apostille services in California for immigration, education, international business, work, or marriage abroad, Globeia offers a fast, secure, and reliable solution. Apply online today and let our experts handle your California apostille from start to finish.

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Steps for Apostille Services in California With Globeia

Complete Your Online Application

Upload Your Documents

Make Payment and Mail Originals (If Required)

Track Your Application

Receive Your Apostilled Documents

How Much Does a California Apostille Cost - and How Long Does It Take?

The total cost of apostilling a California document goes beyond the Secretary of State alone. Most applicants also pay for certified copies from the California Department of Public Health or a county clerk, notarization where required, and return shipping. A rejected submission restarts the entire process - repeating every cost from zero. Globeia's service starts at $195 per document, covering expert document review, submission coordination, and standard US return delivery. International delivery is quoted clearly before you pay. No surprises.

Processing time depends entirely on how documents are submitted. Mail-in requests to the Sacramento office currently take 5-10 business days from receipt, with postal transit on both ends adding more. In-person at Sacramento or Los Angeles is same-day - most requests are processed in 30 minutes- while this timeline does not work in some cases, like SOS backlogs, long wait lines and more. The California Secretary of State also runs Pop-Up Shop events across the state, including upcoming dates in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Dublin.

If you cannot travel to Sacramento or Los Angeles, or you are outside California entirely, Globeia handles direct submission on your behalf - completing most apostilles in as little as 2 business days. Every document is reviewed before it reaches the Secretary of State, so your application goes through correctly the first time.

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Other Services Offered by Globeia

Globeia is your one-stop platform for all document authentication needs beyond California apostilles. If you require additional services for international use, we can help with:

FBI Apostille and Background Checks: Get your FBI Identity History Summary Check also apply for apostille and legalization.
Authentication and Legalization: For documents intended for countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.
Certified Translation: Accurate, legally recognized translations for non-English/French jurisdictions.
Notarization Services: Complete notarization support for documents before apostille submission.
Corporate and Bulk Services: Streamlined processing for employers, law firms, and agencies needing multiple apostilles.

With Globeia, you benefit from secure data management, real-time tracking, and global mobility - serving clients in 50+ countries, with offices in San Francisco and Toronto, plus mobile and local associates worldwide.

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California Apostille Services - Available Worldwide

California-issued documents are among the most frequently apostilled in the United States. With one of the largest internationally connected populations of any US state, Californians regularly need birth certificates, marriage records, diplomas, and business documents authenticated for use in Mexico, the Philippines, India, Italy, South Korea, Germany, and dozens of other countries.

Globeia serves this demand from every corner of the world. Clients in 50+ countries apply through the SmartPortal, mail their documents to our US office, and receive apostilled California documents delivered internationally - without travelling to Sacramento or Los Angeles, and without navigating Secretary of State requirements from abroad.

For Hague Convention member countries, the California apostille is the final step. For non-Hague destinations, including the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar, Globeia extends the process through US Department of State authentication and embassy legalization - managed through the same portal, with no separate application required.

From submission to international delivery, every document is handled through Globeia's encrypted SmartPortal with GDPR-compliant data protection at every stage.

Benefits of Choosing Globeia

Fast Process

Choosing Globeia benefits you by completing your apostille quickly.

Without Error

Globeia's apostille services are highly rated in the USA, with 100% client satisfaction results.

Highly Rated

With Globeia, you can experience 100% accurate results and avoid rejections due to mistakes.

Expert Partners

Globeia has associates in the state who will help in processing the documents quickly.

Most Affordable

Globeia offers the cheapest prices for apostille documents in all 50 states of the USA compared to others.

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Frequently
Asked Questions

What is a California apostille and who issues it?

A California apostille is a certification issued exclusively by the California Secretary of State - the only authority in the state with legal power to issue one. It authenticates the signature of the public official who signed your document, making it legally recognized in the 125+ countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. It does not validate the contents of the document itself.

Does Globeia handle the full California apostille process or just the submission?

Globeia handles everything - document review before submission, direct coordination with the California Secretary of State's offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, real-time tracking through your SmartPortal, and secure delivery to your address anywhere in the world. You upload your documents, and we manage every step from there.

Which documents can Globeia apostille in California?

Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce), educational documents (diplomas and transcripts), business records (articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing), and notarized personal documents (powers of attorney, affidavits, consent letters). FBI background checks and other federal documents require a separate federal apostille - Globeia handles those too through the same portal.

How fast can Globeia apostille my California documents?

Standard processing completes in approximately 2 weeks. Globeia's expedited service delivers in as fast as 2 business days for eligible documents. Contact our team to confirm turnaround for your specific document type and destination.

Can I use Globeia if I live outside California or outside the US?

Yes. Globeia serves clients in 50+ countries. You apply through the SmartPortal from anywhere, mail your documents to our US office, and we handle submission to the California Secretary of State and international delivery back to you. No travel to California required.

Does Globeia handle apostilles for non-Hague countries like the UAE or Qatar?

Countries outside the Hague Convention - including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar- do not accept apostilles. These destinations require authentication and embassy legalization instead. Globeia handles the full process through the same portal, so you never need a separate service.x

What if my California documents need notarization before the apostille?

Globeia reviews every document before submission and confirms whether notarization is required for your specific document type. If it is, we connect you with a California-commissioned notary as part of the process - so everything is prepared in the correct sequence before anything goes to the Secretary of State.

Is Globeia's apostille service secure?

All documents are handled through Globeia's encrypted SmartPortal with GDPR-compliant data protection. Your personal information and document contents remain confidential throughout the process.

How do I get started with Globeia's California apostille service?

Apply through Globeia's SmartPortal in under five minutes. Enter your document type, destination country, and contact details. Our team reviews your application, confirms eligibility, and contacts you with next steps before anything is submitted.

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