We manage the process of verifying and apostilling your documents for their intended international use.
Apostille Services Available Across California
Express Service Available
APOSTILLES CAN BE DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN. DON’T RISK REJECTIONS AND DELAYS BY LEAVING THIS IN THE HANDS OF A NON-PROFESSIONAL WHO ISN’T FULLY AWARE OF THE C.A. APOSTILLE PROCESS
WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE?
An Apostille, pronounced as "ah-po-steel," originates from the French term for certification.
An Apostille is a specialized certificate issued by the Secretary of State that is attached to your original document to confirm its authenticity and legitimacy, ensuring its acceptance in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
HAGUE VS NON HAGUE COUNTRIES
In 1961, many countries joined together to create a simplified method of authenticating documents for universal recognition. Members of the conference, referred to as the Hague Convention, adopted a document referred to as an Apostille that would be recognized by all member countries. There are two categories of destination countries: those that are part of the Hague Convention and those that are not. Apostilles can exclusively be obtained for countries within the Hague Convention. If your intended destination falls outside the scope of the Hague Convention, it is categorized as a non-Hague Country. In such cases, authentication is required through the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. and/or embassy legalization for the specific country. If you are unsure what the process if for your specific document, give us a call.
What documents can I apostille?
Birth Certificate
Naturalization Cerificate
Name Change
Passports
FBI Background Check
Death Certificate
Social Security Pension
Power of Attorneys
Driver’s License
Police Report
and other documents issued in the United States
Marriage Certificate
Non-Impediment Certificate
IRS Letters
Corporate Documents
Diplomas
Our Services
Procedures to Apostille a Document
Obtain a price estimate by using our website's Contact Us Form, or call us directly at (949) 942-5224
Step 1
Once we've examined the documents, we'll provide a quote. You can either send the original documents by mail or send them through our email at support@tranotary.com. We can also schedule a notarization/pickup as needed.
Step 2
We will manage the procedure of legalizing the documents. The processing time might vary depending on the nature of your document. In each case, we will provide you with a time estimate and ensure that the deadline is met.
Step 3
Once the document has received its apostille, we can dispatch the documents using your preferred shipping courier, such as FedEx, USPS, UPS, etc. Furthermore, we offer international shipping via DHL, with a provided tracking number for reference.
Step 4
When you need an Apostille for foreign use, you can’t afford a mistake. Let me take out all the guess work and save you time and money.
