California Apostille Services Since 2003
California Secretary of State Format Pre-Check

Check Your California Notary Certificate Before You Submit.

Automated format check designed by an active California Notary Public. Apostille services since 2003.

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Top Cause
Certificate Format Errors
Missing or outdated boxed notices, venue errors, and unreadable seals are common reasons notarized documents are returned.
Weeks
Of Possible Delay
A returned document can cost you time, postage, and urgent international deadlines.
Instant
Results After Payment
Your checklist appears on screen right after you pay, and you can print or save it.

What the Pre-Check Reviews:

Pre-Check Fee: $5.00

Upload your notarized certificate page and pay the $5 fee on Square. Your format check appears right after payment. The $5 is fully credited toward your apostille order if you use our service.

Photograph the whole page, flat and in good light, so the notice box, seal, and signature are sharp. iPhone users: HEIC photos are not supported. Take a screenshot of the photo or set Camera to "Most Compatible."

Please note: Automated certificate format check only. It reviews visible formatting, but only the California Secretary of State can verify signatures on file, commission status, or final document eligibility. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

Need Full California Apostille Service?

Fast, reliable document authentication. Apostille services since 2003, handled by an active California Notary Public.

Standard Service

$190

Processed in 3 business days from receipt. $110 each additional document. Includes FedEx 2Day return delivery.

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Same-Day Service

$299

Documents must arrive by 9:00 AM PT. If the state office cannot complete it the same day, it is processed the next business day and the $109 difference is refunded.

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Important: Please do NOT mail your documents with "Signature Required" (a $100 fee applies). Tracking is completely fine.