California Apostille
Apostille certificates issued by the California Secretary of State for documents used in Hague Convention countries.
International Documents Don't Have To Be Complicated.
Helping businesses, law firms, universities, and international professionals every step of the authentication chain so your documents are accepted in more than 120 Hague Convention member countries.
- As fast as 24 hours
- 120+ countries
- Accepted across borders with confidence
10,000+
Documents processed
120+
Countries served
24 hrs
Fastest turnaround
99.8%
First-time acceptance
What we do
International document services, handled end to end
We specialize in the full authentication chain, from state apostilles to embassy legalization, so attorneys, corporations, and institutions can rely on documents that are accepted anywhere in the world.
Federal Authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication for federally issued documents requiring recognition abroad.
Embassy Legalization
Full consular legalization for non-Hague nations, coordinated across state, federal, and embassy channels.
Corporate Document Authentication
Articles of incorporation, powers of attorney, and board resolutions authenticated for cross-border use.
International Business Documents
Commercial invoices, distribution agreements, and export paperwork prepared for foreign jurisdictions.
Mobile Notary Services
Certified mobile and in-office notarization to prepare your documents ahead of the authentication chain.
Who we serve
Specialized authentication for every client
Different clients face different requirements. Explore how we support your profession with tailored document authentication.
Attorneys
Court-ready authentication your cases depend on.
Businesses
Corporate documents authenticated for global operations.
Universities
Academic credentials verified for use abroad.
Exporters
Trade documents legalized to keep goods moving.
Financial Advisors
Authenticated records for cross-border finance.
Healthcare
Medical and licensing documents authenticated worldwide.
International Families
Personal documents legalized for life across borders.
The process
Four simple steps to legalized documents
- 01
Request a quote
Tell us your document type and destination country. We reply with transparent pricing and timeline.
- 02
Send your documents
We can pick up your documents at your office or preferred location, or you can ship the originals to us. Our team reviews everything for accuracy before processing.
- 03
We authenticate
We handle notarization, state, federal, and embassy steps, keeping you updated at every stage.
- 04
Delivered to you
Your fully legalized documents are dropped off at your preferred location, or couriered back to you with tracking, ready for international use.
What we authenticate
Personal and business documents alike
From a single birth certificate to a full corporate filing package, we prepare your documents to meet the exact requirements of the receiving country.
Personal
- Birth & marriage certificates
- Diplomas & transcripts
- Background checks (FBI/police)
- Powers of attorney
- Adoption papers
- Death certificates
Business
- Articles of incorporation
- Certificates of good standing
- Commercial invoices
- Board resolutions
- Trademark & patent filings
- Distribution agreements
Global reach, local expertise
We authenticate documents for use in more than 120 countries, both Hague Convention members and those requiring full embassy legalization.
- United States
- United Kingdom
- European Union
- China
- UAE
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Japan
- South Africa
Direct government access
We work with issuing authorities and embassies daily, so nothing gets lost.
Dedicated case manager
One expert owns your case from start to finish and answers every question.
Acceptance guarantee
If a document is rejected due to our error, we redo the work at no cost.
Client stories
Trusted by individuals and businesses worldwide
Apex handled the apostille for my daughter’s birth certificate ahead of our move to Spain. Clear communication and returned in three days.
Marina Ruiz
Relocating to Spain
We needed corporate documents legalized for a UAE subsidiary. Their case manager knew exactly what the embassy required. Flawless.
David Chen
CFO, Meridian Trading
Certified translation plus apostille for my university transcripts, all in one place. Saved me weeks of back and forth.
Amara Okafor
Graduate applicant
Questions
Frequently asked questions
An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. If your destination country is not a member, you will need full embassy legalization instead — we handle both.
Get started
Request your free quote
Tell us what you need authenticated and where it's going. A dedicated case manager will reply within one business day with pricing and a timeline.
Call us
+1 (626) 590-3560
Email
Kathryn@ApexGlobalDocs.com
Office
550 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit 456, Monterey Park, CA 91754