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Missing or outdated boxed notices, venue errors, and unreadable seals are common reasons notarized documents are returned.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.
Personal
Experienced Review
Reviewed by an active California Notary Public. Apostille services since 2003.
What the Pre-Check Reviews:
- Mandatory 4-sided boxed notice presence and exact statutory language
- State and County venue completeness and jurisdictional alignment
- Penalty of perjury clause accuracy (acknowledgments)
- Notary signature presence, expiration date, and seal clarity
Pre-Check Fee: $5.00
Your $5 is fully credited toward your California apostille order if you use our service.
How it works
- Pay the $5 pre-check fee with the button below.
- Take a clear photo or PDF scan of the notarized certificate page, including the notary signature and seal.
- Email it to help@californiaapostille.us or text it to (707) 992-5551.
Please use the same name on your Square payment and on your email or text so we can match your certificate to your payment.
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.
Order Standard ServiceSame-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.
Order Same-Day ServiceImportant: Please do NOT mail your documents with "Signature Required" (a $100 fee applies). Tracking is completely fine.