APVI — American Passport & Visa International
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    California Apostille · California Secretary of State

    California apostille —
    3–7 days.

    We handle California state apostilles for personal and business documents — direct relationship with the California Secretary of State, trusted since 2003.

    (800) 766-0452

    Response within 1 business hour.

    20+ Years Experience
    California Specialists
    Secure Processing
    Real Experts (Not Bots)
    How it works

    Three steps. That's it.

    We handle the entire California apostille chain — from document review to Secretary of State submission to overnight return.

    01

    Submit your document details

    Tell us your document type and destination country. We confirm exactly what the California Secretary of State requires.

    02

    We review & prepare correctly

    Our specialists verify every California-specific requirement before submission so nothing gets rejected.

    03

    We process & return

    We submit to the proper authority and overnight your apostilled documents back to you.

    California specifics

    What makes California apostilles different.

    Each state has its own quirks. Here's what to know before you submit in California.

    Vital records must be certified copies from the County Recorder
    California notary acknowledgments must use the exact statutory wording
    Sacramento and Los Angeles offices both handle apostille requests
    Corporate documents authenticated directly through the Secretary of State
    What we apostille

    Personal, academic, and corporate documents.

    Birth Certificates
    Marriage Certificates
    FBI Background Checks
    Diplomas & Transcripts
    Corporate Documents
    Powers of Attorney
    Need it fast?

    Expedited California apostilles when deadlines can't slip.

    • Expedited California processing available
    • Same-day / rush options where possible
    • Dedicated case handler from start to finish
    (800) 766-0452
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    Why APVI

    20+ years of getting apostilles right.

    Cheap services miss the details. We don't. We know the California Secretary of State inside out — every form, every fee, every timing window.

    • Direct working relationship with the California Secretary of State
    • We fix rejected submissions other services couldn't
    • 20+ years handling apostilles for U.S. travelers and businesses
    • Fast turnaround with clear, proactive communication
    Start California Apostille
    By the numbers

    The credentials behind every California apostille.

    20+ Years
    Trusted apostille experts since 2003
    California
    Direct California Secretary of State relationship
    3–7 Days
    Typical California turnaround
    Pricing

    Transparent pricing, no surprises.

    Starting at
    $488
    per document · California state apostille

    Final pricing depends on document type and turnaround. Expedited and rush options available — we'll quote everything before you commit.

    Customer stories

    Apostilles done right, the first time.

    "California apostille handled in days, not weeks. Communication was excellent throughout."
    Carla M.
    Google Review
    "Two other services rejected our submission. APVI fixed it and got it done in a week."
    Daniel K.
    Google Review
    "Our firm handles dozens of corporate apostilles a month with APVI. Zero rejections."
    Brian R., Esq.
    Google Review
    Get started today

    Don't risk delays — get your California apostille right the first time.

    Backed by 20+ years of expertise and a direct relationship with the California Secretary of State.

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