Corporate Documents
Business Document Apostille
Opening a subsidiary or bank account abroad, registering with a foreign distributor or signing a cross-border contract. We prepare California company documents for international use, in any quantity.
- Government fee included
- Rush and same-day available
- Open every day 8am–10pm
At a glance
Two Kinds of Business Documents
Records the state holds, like Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, amendments, a Statement of Information or a Certificate of Status (California’s “good standing” certificate). These need to be certified copies issued by the California Secretary of State, which then apostilles them. Plain copies from bizfile Online will not do.
Documents your company creates, like board resolutions, secretary’s certificates, powers of attorney, invoices and contracts. These are signed by an officer in front of a notary and then apostilled. If several officers sign, each signature is notarized.
Federal Business Documents
Some documents come from federal agencies: an IRS Form 6166 certification of U.S. residency, FDA or USDA export certificates, or USPTO trademark and patent documents. These go to the U.S. Department of State for a federal apostille, which we also prepare and submit ($120 per document).
Volume and Timing
Foreign banks and registries often want a full set at once: articles, a recent certificate of status, a resolution authorizing the signer and the signer’s power of attorney. Plan on the certificate of status being recent, since many countries will not accept one older than 30 to 90 days.
What You Need
- Certified state copies, or the documents to be notarized
- IDs for the officers signing
- The destination country
Not sure this is the right document or the right apostille? Call (805) 866-4199, any day 8am–10pm. We will tell you exactly what your destination needs before you pay for anything.
How It Works
Done for You, Start to Finish
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Book Online
Pick the service and a time, and pay securely. Or call and we will set it up with you.
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Drop Off or Mail
Bring it to 1117 State St, book a mobile visit, or mail it in. We notarize first if your document needs it.
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We Submit It
We check it, then submit it to the California Secretary of State for the apostille.
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You Get It Back
Pick it up at the office or choose tracked return shipping anywhere in the world.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you order the certified copies from the Secretary of State?
Tell us what you need when you book and we will help you request the right certified copies so they arrive ready for the apostille.
Our company is registered in Delaware. Can you help?
Delaware documents must be apostilled by Delaware. California only apostilles California records and California notarizations. A document an officer signs here in front of a California notary, though, can be apostilled in California.
Do you offer invoicing for repeat business clients?
Call us at (805) 866-4199 to talk about recurring work.
Ready to Get Started?
Book online in a few minutes, or call and talk to a person. Open every day, 8am to 10pm.