What We Do
California Apostille Services in Santa Barbara
From birth certificates to corporate resolutions, we handle every type of document apostille for individuals, businesses, students, and expats across all California counties.
Personal Documents
For individuals, families & expats
Whether you’re moving abroad, getting married internationally, or need to verify your identity for a foreign institution, we handle all personal document apostilles with care and precision.
Common Use Cases
- Relocating to another country
- International marriage registration
- Foreign visa or residency applications
- Dual citizenship applications
Documents We Handle
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Divorce Decree / Dissolution of Marriage
- Death Certificate
- Adoption Records
- Name Change Documents
- Personal Affidavits (notarized in CA)
- Powers of Attorney (notarized in CA)
Academic Documents
For students & academic professionals
International universities, employers, and licensing boards often require apostilled academic credentials. We process diplomas, transcripts, and related documents quickly and accurately.
Common Use Cases
- Studying abroad programs
- International job applications
- Foreign professional licensing
- Graduate school admissions abroad
Documents We Handle
- High School Diploma
- College / University Diploma
- Academic Transcripts
- Professional Certifications
- Letters of Enrollment
- Letters of Completion
- Degree Verification Letters
Business Documents
For companies & legal entities
Expanding internationally or executing cross-border agreements requires properly authenticated corporate documents. We handle all business-related apostilles for California-registered entities.
Common Use Cases
- Opening a foreign bank account
- Registering a business abroad
- International contracts & agreements
- Foreign investment documentation
Documents We Handle
- Articles of Incorporation
- Articles of Organization (LLC)
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Corporate Resolutions
- Powers of Attorney (corporate)
- Commercial Agreements (notarized)
- Bylaws & Operating Agreements
- Trademark & Patent Documents
International Use
Hague Convention & non-Hague countries
Not all countries accept apostilles the same way. We guide you through the correct authentication path, whether your destination is a Hague Convention signatory or requires embassy legalization.
Common Use Cases
- Documents for use in EU countries
- Documents for use in Latin America
- Documents for use in Asia-Pacific
- Documents for non-Hague countries (embassy chain)
Documents We Handle
- All document types for Hague countries
- Embassy legalization coordination
- Multi-country document packages
- Non-Hague country authentication
- Translation coordination (on request)
- Country-specific requirement review
Background Checks
FBI & state-level clearances
Background checks are among the most commonly apostilled documents for immigration, employment abroad, and residency applications. We handle both California DOJ and FBI background check apostilles.
Common Use Cases
- Work visa applications
- Foreign residency permits
- International adoption
- Teaching or working abroad
Documents We Handle
- FBI Identity History Summary (federal)
- California DOJ Background Check (state)
- Live Scan Results
- Criminal Record Clearances
Rush / Same-Day Service
When time is critical
Missed a deadline or have an urgent travel situation? Rush service completes your California state apostille in 3–5 business days, and same-day service gets it done the day you bring it in. Call us to confirm same-day availability. Federal apostilles cannot be rushed or expedited.
Common Use Cases
- Last-minute travel requirements
- Expiring visa deadlines
- Urgent business transactions
- Emergency relocation
Documents We Handle
- Rush: 3–5 business days (+$100/document)
- Same-day processing (+$150/document, call to confirm)
- Priority queue handling
- Real-time status updates
- California state apostilles only
Add-On Service
Certified & Sworn Translation
Many foreign authorities require your apostilled document to be accompanied by a professional translation. We coordinate certified and sworn translations as a standalone service or alongside your apostille.
Most Common
Certified Translation
A professional translator certifies the accuracy of the translation in writing. Accepted by most foreign embassies, universities, and government offices for apostilled documents.
$85 / page
Higher Authentication
Sworn Translation
The translator swears under oath before a notary that the translation is accurate. Required by some countries and legal proceedings where a higher level of authentication is mandated.
$185 / page
Translating a California vital record? Start here first.
When a certified or sworn translation is attached to a California vital record for apostille purposes, the translation must be notarized by a California notary. We recommend booking the translation service first so we can coordinate the notarization before the apostille is processed. Call us at (805) 866-4199 or book below.
Coverage
We Serve All Hague Convention Countries
The Hague Apostille Convention has over 120 member countries. An apostille issued by California is accepted in all of them. A sample of countries we regularly serve:
Non-Hague countries (e.g. the UAE, Qatar, Egypt) require embassy legalization instead of an apostille. We coordinate the full chain for these destinations: see embassy legalization and the full country list.
Document Guides
Guides for Each Document
What each document needs before it can be apostilled, where to get the right copy, and what destination countries ask for.
Birth Certificate Apostille
Certified California birth certificates for citizenship, residency, marriage and school abroad.
Marriage Certificate Apostille
For spouse visas, name changes abroad and registering your marriage in another country.
Death Certificate Apostille
For estates, pensions, bank accounts and property abroad.
Divorce Decree & Court Document Apostille
Certified California court judgments, decrees and orders for use abroad.
Diploma & Transcript Apostille
UCSB, SBCC, Westmont and any California school: for study, work and teaching abroad.
Power of Attorney Apostille
Let someone act for you abroad: property, banking, inheritance and paperwork.
Notarized Document Apostille
Affidavits, travel consent letters, single status statements and other signed documents.
Business Document Apostille
Articles, certificates of status, resolutions and contracts for companies working abroad.
FBI Background Check Apostille
Federal apostille for FBI Identity History Summaries, for visas, residency and teaching jobs.
Federal Apostille
Documents issued or signed by U.S. federal agencies, apostilled by the Department of State.
Same-Day & Rush Apostille
California state apostilles the same day, or rush in 3–5 business days.
Mobile Apostille & Notary Service
We come to your home, office, hospital or campus to notarize and collect documents.
Embassy Legalization (Non-Hague Countries)
For countries outside the Apostille Convention, such as the UAE, Qatar and Egypt.
Turnaround Times
Processing Times
Same-Day
State apostille (same-day, +$150/doc)
Call to confirm availability
3–5 Business Days
State apostille (rush, +$100/doc)
CA Secretary of State
5–10 Business Days
State apostille (standard)
CA Secretary of State
7–12 Business Days
Federal apostille (no rush)
U.S. Dept. of State, not including shipping
Not Sure What You Need?
Tell us about your document and destination country, we’ll identify the correct apostille type and give you a quote at no charge. Available every day, 8am to 10pm.