Need a U.S. document apostilled or authenticated for use in another country? The Document Diva takes the paperwork, requirements, and back-and-forth off your plate.

I coordinate California apostilles, apostilles from all 50 states, federal document authentication, and embassy or consulate legalization for individuals, attorneys, businesses, and clients located throughout the United States and abroad.

One document or documents from several states—I can coordinate the process from start to finish.

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Apostille Services Without the Guesswork

Apostille requirements depend on several things: where the document was issued, what type of document it is, and where it will be used.

That’s where I come in.

Before your document is submitted, I review the information you provide to determine the appropriate authentication process and help identify issues that could cause unnecessary delays or rejection.

Services include:

• California Apostilles
• Apostilles for documents issued in other U.S. states
• Federal Apostilles and Authentications
• FBI Background Check Apostilles
• Embassy and Consulate Legalization
• Apostilles for notarized documents
• Coordination of documents from multiple states
• Document retrieval when a certified copy is needed
• Certified translation coordination when required
• Domestic and international return shipping

You don’t have to figure out which government office handles which document. That’s the part I handle.

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California Apostille Services

Documents issued or notarized in California may require authentication through the California Secretary of State before they can be accepted abroad.

I assist local, nationwide, and international clients with California-issued documents and offer both standard and expedited service options.

Common California Documents

• Birth Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Divorce Judgments and Decrees
• Powers of Attorney
• Trust and Estate Documents
• Affidavits and Sworn Statements
• School Transcripts and Diplomas
• Corporate and Business Documents
• Deeds and Real Estate Documents
• Adoption Documents
• Other notarized or certified documents

Not sure whether your document is ready for apostille? Submit your request, and I’ll review the details before we get started.

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Apostilles From All 50 States

Your documents don’t have to be from California.

If you live in California but have a birth certificate from New York, a marriage certificate from Nevada, and another document from Texas, you shouldn’t have to coordinate three different apostille providers.

The Document Diva can serve as your single point of contact.

I coordinate authentication of documents originating throughout the United States so you can keep track of one process instead of several.

This is particularly helpful for:

• Dual citizenship applications
• International marriages
• Overseas residency
• Visa and immigration matters
• Foreign property transactions
• International employment
• Estate and probate matters
• Business transactions abroad

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Do You Need a Notary Before the Apostille?

Some documents must be properly notarized before they can be submitted for authentication.

If your document requires notarization first, I also provide Mobile Notary Services throughout Southern California.

Documents that may require notarization can include:

• Powers of attorney
• Affidavits
• Business documents
• Trust and estate documents
• Deeds
• Personal statements
• Other privately executed documents

Not every document should be notarized, so it’s best to confirm the correct process before adding a notarization unnecessarily.

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Need a Certified Court Record First?

Sometimes the document that needs an apostille is a certified court record, such as a divorce judgment, criminal case record, name change order, or other certified court document.

If you do not already have the certified copy you need, I also provide Court Document Retrieval Services. I may be able to obtain the required court record before the apostille process begins.

This can be especially helpful if you:

• Live outside California
• Live outside the United States
• Cannot visit the courthouse yourself
• Need a certified copy for immigration, citizenship, residency, marriage, or other international matters.

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FBI Background Check & Federal Apostille Services

Federal documents follow a different authentication process than state-issued documents.

If you have an FBI Identity History Summary that needs an apostille or authentication for international use, I can coordinate the federal authentication process through the U.S. Department of State.

Federal authentication services may also apply to certain documents issued by federal agencies.

Already have your FBI background check? Submit your Federal Apostille order below today.

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Authentication & Embassy Legalization for Non-Hague Countries

Not every country uses the Hague Apostille process.

Depending on the destination country and document, additional authentication and embassy or consulate legalization may be required.

I coordinate these more involved document legalization requests as well, including the necessary authentication steps and embassy or consulate courier service when available.

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What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate used to authenticate the signature and authority of a public official on a document being presented in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention.

An apostille does not certify that the information contained in the document is true. It authenticates the signature, seal, or authority associated with the document.

For countries that do not use the Hague Apostille process, authentication and additional legalization may be required instead.

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Apostille Service Pricing

California Apostille

Standard Service — Starting at $185
Typical service timeframe: approximately 7–10 business days.

White Glove Service — Starting at $255
Expedited processing (2-3 business days) available for qualifying California documents.

Government fees, shipping, document retrieval, notarization, translation, additional documents, and other services may be charged separately depending on your request.

Same-day, Rush Service — Starting at an additional $150

Federal Authentication

Federal apostille and authentication services are quoted based on the document, required turnaround, and delivery method.

Embassy & Consulate Legalization

Starting at $200

Custom pricing applies based on the destination country, consulate requirements, number of documents, and courier needs.

Have several documents? Send them all with your request so I can give you an accurate quote.

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Serving Clients Nationwide & Internationally

You do not need to live in Southern California to work with The Document Diva.

Documents can be securely shipped to me for processing and returned anywhere in the United States or internationally.

For clients in Southern California, document pickup and delivery may also be available in Long Beach, Carson, Torrance, the South Bay, Los Angeles, Orange County, and surrounding communities.

I regularly assist clients preparing U.S. documents for use throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and other destinations worldwide.

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Why Work With The Document Diva?

One Point of Contact

California, another state, federal authentication, or embassy legalization—I coordinate the moving pieces for you.

More Than 20 Years of Document Experience

Important paperwork deserves careful handling, clear communication, and attention to detail.

Nationwide Coordination

Documents originating in different states can be handled as part of one coordinated request.

Clear Communication

You’ll know what I need from you, what happens next, and when your documents are ready to move forward.

Help Beyond the Apostille

If you need a certified court record, notarization, county record, or certified translation before authentication, I may be able to coordinate that too.

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Related Document Services

Your apostille request may be only one part of the process. The Document Diva can also assist with:

• Mobile Notary Services(opens in new tab) — for documents that require notarization before authentication
• Court Document Retrieval Services(opens in new tab) — for certified court records needed for international use
• Certified Translation Services(opens in new tab) — for documents that must be translated for use abroad
• County Document Retrieval & Recording Services(opens in new tab) — for deeds and other public records that may need to be obtained before authentication

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostille or authentication?

It depends primarily on the destination country and the type and origin of your document. Submit your request with the country where the document will be used so I can determine which process applies.

Can you apostille a document from another state?

Yes. I coordinate apostille services for documents originating throughout the United States.

Can you handle documents from several states at once?

Yes. Multi-state coordination is one of the advantages of working with The Document Diva. You can have one point of contact rather than finding a separate provider in every state.

Can you apostille an FBI background check?

Yes. FBI background checks are federal documents and follow the federal authentication process rather than the California Secretary of State process.

Does my document need to be notarized first?

Some documents do; others should not be notarized. It depends on the document. Do not add a notarization simply because you think one might be necessary. Send the document details first.

Can you help if I don’t have the certified document yet?

Possibly. I also provide Court Document Retrieval Services and County Document Retrieval Services and may be able to obtain the certified copy needed before the apostille process begins.

Do you work with clients outside California?

Absolutely. I work with clients throughout the United States and internationally. Documents can be shipped to me and returned after processing.

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Ready to Get Your Documents Moving?

You don’t need to become an apostille expert just because someone overseas told you, “This document needs an apostille.”

Please tell me what document you have, where it was issued, and what country it is going to. I’ll help you determine the next step.

Call or Text: (562) 314-4319

Apostille Order Request

Complete the form below with information about your document and the country where it will be used. This allows me to review your request, determine the appropriate service, and provide accurate next steps and pricing.