We handle the apostille process from start to finish — preparation, state-level submission, and return — ensuring your documents are properly legalized for international use without delays or rejections.
Same-day apostille is available depending on call time — phone us directly for availability and pricing.
An apostille is a certificate issued by the California Secretary of State that authenticates a notary's signature and seal on a document for international use under the 1961 Hague Convention. Grace Notary prepares the document, submits it to the California Secretary of State, and returns it to you — typically within 5–10 business days, with same-day service available depending on call time. Standard apostilles are $275 for the first document, $135 for the second, and $100 for each additional document submitted together; birth and marriage certificates are $200 each. Certified Armenian and Russian translation with apostille starts at $75. Federal or embassy authentication is quoted separately.
An Apostille is a certificate established by the 1961 Hague Apostille 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.
An Apostille does not certify the contents of your document. It certifies the authenticity of the notary's signature, their official capacity, and, where applicable, the seal or stamp on the document.
If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Convention, you'll typically need an Authentication Certificate instead — and the steps differ. We'll confirm which path applies to your document the moment you contact us.
Individuals, families, and businesses with documents that need to be recognized abroad — for marriage, study, work, business formation, inheritance, adoption, immigration, or property transactions in another country.
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 — document pickup and delivery 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.
Tell us your document type, destination country, and timeline. We'll review and call you back with pricing and next steps.
