Based out of Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara Apostille Services: Fast & Certified
Professional apostille preparation for personal and business documents. Same-day service available, open every day, 8am–10pm. Serving all California counties from our Santa Barbara office.
CA State Apostille
$110
per document
- Birth, marriage, death certs
- Diplomas & transcripts
- Notarization +$15/sig if needed
Federal Apostille
$120
per document
- FBI background checks
- Federal court documents
- Drop-off or mobile service
Not Sure? Call Us
We’ll tell you exactly what you need and how long it takes, no commitment required.
Every day · 8am–10pm PT
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is an official certification issued under the Hague Convention of 1961 that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in foreign countries. In California, apostilles are issued by the California Secretary of State.
Our role: We are a private document preparation service that handles the logistics (gathering, preparing, and submitting your documents to the California Secretary of State) so you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
Our Services
Apostille Services for Every Need
Whether you’re an individual, a business, or preparing to move abroad, we handle every type of document with precision and care.
Personal Documents
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and personal affidavits.
- Birth & Marriage Certificates
- Diplomas & Transcripts
- Personal Affidavits
- Vital Records
Business Documents
Corporate resolutions, articles of incorporation, powers of attorney, and commercial agreements for international use.
- Articles of Incorporation
- Corporate Resolutions
- Powers of Attorney
- Commercial Agreements
International Use
Documents authenticated for use in Hague Convention countries and non-Hague countries requiring embassy legalization.
- Hague Convention Countries
- Embassy Legalization
- Translation Coordination
- Multi-Country Packages
Rush / Same-Day Service
Urgent California state apostille processing for time-sensitive situations: rush in 3–5 business days, or same-day when you need it most.
- Same-Day Processing
- Rush: 3–5 Business Days
- Priority Handling
- Status Updates
The Process
Book Online in Minutes
Our streamlined process gets your documents apostilled with minimal effort on your part.
01
Book Online or Call
Choose your service, pick a time, and pay securely online. Or call us at (805) 866-4199, we’re available every day 8am–10pm.
02
Submit Your Documents
Drop off at our Santa Barbara office, mail them in, or upload digitally. We confirm requirements for your destination country.
03
We Prepare & Submit
Our team prepares your documents and submits them to the California Secretary of State for official apostille certification.
04
Receive Your Documents
Pick up in office or choose secure mail delivery with tracking. Standard California apostilles take 5–10 business days; rush and same-day service are available.
Why Clients Choose Us
Trusted by Thousands of Clients
Students heading abroad, families moving overseas, and businesses signing contracts in other countries have trusted us with their documents.
10,000+
Documents processed for clients across California
7 days
Open every day, 8am to 10pm, including weekends
Same day
California state apostilles when documents arrive by 10am
All-in
Government fee included in every price, no surprises
How much does an apostille cost in California?
California state apostilles are $110 per document. Federal apostilles (U.S. Department of State) are $120 per document. An optional notarization add-on is $15 per signature when required.
How long does it take to get an apostille in Santa Barbara?
Standard California state apostilles take 5–10 business days, plus return shipping time if we mail them back. Rush and same-day service are available for California state apostilles. Federal apostilles take 7–12 business days, not including shipping.
What documents can be apostilled in California?
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, court documents, academic transcripts, diplomas, background checks, and business documents such as articles of incorporation and power of attorney.
Do I need to visit your office in person?
No. You can drop off documents at our Santa Barbara office, use our mobile service where we come to you, or upload documents digitally for mail-in processing. We are open every day 8am–10pm PT.
What is the difference between a state apostille and a federal apostille?
A California state apostille is issued by the California Secretary of State for documents signed by California officials, such as county clerks, notaries, and state agencies. A federal apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State for documents signed by federal officials, such as FBI background checks or federal court records.
Do you offer mobile apostille service?
Yes. We offer a mobile service where one of our agents comes to your home, office, or any location in the Santa Barbara area to pick up your documents. Book online or call (805) 866-4199.