If your documents are going overseas, there’s one step you cannot afford to get wrong: the California Apostille.
An apostille is to your document what a passport stamp is to international travel—it confirms your paperwork is official, authentic, and legally recognized in another country. Without it, your documents may be rejected, delayed, or deemed unusable, costing you time, money, and peace of mind.
At Seal of Approval Mobile Notary & Apostille Services, we specialize in helping clients who don’t know where to start—and in fixing mistakes made by others.
What Is a California Apostille (In Plain English)?
A California Apostille is an authentication issued by the California Secretary of State that verifies:
✔ The signature
✔ The notary or public official
✔ The document’s legitimacy for international use
If your document is being used outside the United States, most foreign governments require this step. Skipping it—or doing it incorrectly—can stop your process entirely.
Documents That Commonly Require a California Apostille
Vital Records (Life Event Documents)
These must be original or certified copies from the issuing county or VitalChek:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Divorce decrees
Private Documents
These must be notarized correctly with proper California wording before apostille:
- Powers of Attorney & Special Powers of Attorney
- Single Status Affidavits
- Affidavits & sworn statements
- School records, diplomas & transcripts
This is where most rejections happen.
One incorrect notarial certificate, missing wording, or improper copy can result in weeks of delay.
Can You Do It Yourself? Yes. Should You? That Depends.
You can mail your documents directly to the Secretary of State—but mail-in processing often takes weeks, and if there’s an error, your documents are returned unprocessed.
Benjamin Franklin said it best:
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Using a professional apostille service often costs far less than:
- Re-ordering vital records
- Re-notarizing documents
- Missing deadlines
- Rebooking international travel or legal appointments
Our Advantage: Same-Day Apostille Processing
At Seal of Approval, we process California Apostilles the same day we receive them whenever possible.
Whether you are:
✔ In Sacramento
✔ Out of state
✔ Or overseas
We handle the entire process—accurately, efficiently, and with constant communication.
Certified & Sworn Translations You Can Trust
Many international and immigration documents also require certified or sworn translations.
We proudly offer:
✔ USCIS-accepted certified translations
✔ Sworn translations for international use
✔ Real human translators—not AI
✔ Word-for-word accuracy with proper certification
When translations are wrong or incomplete, clients receive RFEs (Requests for Evidence) or outright rejections. We eliminate that risk.
Why Clients Choose Seal of Approval
✔ Downtown Sacramento location
✔ Mobile Notary services available
✔ Apostilles handled correctly the first time
✔ Ethical, transparent pricing
✔ Concierge-level service for time-sensitive documents
We don’t rush—we triple-check.
We don’t guess—we verify.
And we never leave our clients stranded.
Start the Apostille Process the Easy Way
If you’re searching for:
- California Apostille near me
- Sacramento Apostille services
- Notary and Apostille expert
- Certified translations Sacramento
You’re in the right place.
📍 Downtown Sacramento
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