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Skip the California Apostille Backlog | 24-Hour Service
Processing an Apostille in Sacramento or Los Angeles can take weeks of waiting in line or mail-in delays. US Apostille offers a specialized 'Fast-Track' for all California documents. From Silicon Valley tech contracts and Power of Attorney to California Birth Certificates, we process them through our expedited Maryland channel. Why wait 30 days when you can have your California documents apostilled in one business day? We bridge the gap between California’s bureaucracy and your global deadlines.
How to Apostille Your Documents
Not all documents follow the same path. To save you time and money, we have categorized the process based on the type of document you have:
Federal Documents
If your document is issued by a federal agency (e.g., FBI, FDA, USDA, or Social Security), it has no connection to state offices. These must be processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Company Documents
For business documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Good Standing, Power of Attorney), we use our Maryland Fast-Track. This is the most efficient way to get your business moving internationally.
One-day apostille service for your company documents.
We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Company documents is
1
Business Day.
In real
6 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Order today by 4:00 PM
EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping
No extra fees.
Submit Your Company Documents
Click to select a file
Upload a
scanned copy of your document (PDF, JPEG, PNG)
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Personal Documents
For personal life events (e.g., Death, Marriage, or Birth Certificates), it is often faster and cheaper for you to contact the California Secretary of State directly.
Why? State-issued vital records often require a specific local seal that you can obtain directly for a small fee.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Global Destinations: Apostille vs. Embassy Legalization
If your destination country is a member of the Hague Convention, a California Apostille is all you need. However, if you are shipping goods or moving to the Middle East or parts of Asia, the process is different.
Going to the UAE, Qatar, or Kuwait? These are Non-Hague Countries. Your documents will require a multi-step Embassy Legalization process. We handle everything from the California Secretary of State to the U.S. Department of State and the final Embassy seal.
Reliability: Real-time tracking and secure handling of your most important papers.
Need help with shipping? If you decide to handle the state process yourself but want professional shipping, you can Request a FedEx Label through our portal to ensure your documents are tracked and secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can process electronic certified copies of business documents instantly. This includes:
California Certificates of Good Standing
Articles of Incorporation or Formation
Statement of Information If your document has a "Wet-Ink" notarization (like a Power of Attorney), we will need the physical original, but we still offer the fastest turnaround in the industry.
For vital records, we recommend contacting the California Secretary of State directly to save on costs. However, if you are on a tight global deadline and need professional logistics, we can provide secure FedEx tracking and shipping labels through our portal to ensure your records get where they need to go safely.
Since the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar are not members of the Hague Convention, a standard Apostille is not enough. We provide full Embassy Legalization. This is a multi-step process involving the state level, the U.S. Department of State in D.C., and the final Embassy seal. We manage this entire chain for you.
Yes. Many California residents require an apostilled FBI Background Check for international residency. Because this is a Federal document, it must go through the U.S. Department of State. We can handle both your California corporate filings and your Federal background checks simultaneously.
Absolutely. We specialize in multi-state operations. If your business is headquartered in California but has entities in New York or Florida, we can manage the Apostille process for all your locations through a single, streamlined portal.
