We provide fast, professional California apostille processing in
Pinole, Richmond, Hercules, Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding cities.
Mobile apostille services for international documents, immigration matters, and urgent travel needs.
Open today for same-day processing throughout the East Bay.
An Apostille is an official certificate issued by the California Secretary of State that authenticates the signature of a public official on a document for use in another country. If you are sending documents to a country that is a member of the 1961 Hague Convention, they will require this "gold seal" to be legally recognized.
For more details, view the California Secretary of State FAQ
Documents We Frequently Process:
Vital Records: Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates. Must be an original certified copy issued by the County Clerk or State Registrar.
Educational Documents: Diplomas, Transcripts, and Enrollment Verifications from high schools, colleges, and universities.
Business Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Powers of Attorney for international commerce.
Legal Documents: Adoption papers, Affidavits, and Court Decrees.
Personal Documents: Copy Certifications, Background Checks (FBI/DOJ), and Travel Consent Forms.
School Certificates: We facilitate the authentication of specialized certifications, vocational diplomas, and graduation letters, ensuring they are properly notarized at the school level before submission for a California Apostille.
At Notary Of The Bay, we are committed to transparency, accuracy, and reliable service throughout the apostille process. Clients are kept informed at every stage with timely updates by phone or text.
We verify the authenticity of apostille certificates through the California Secretary of State’s official portal to ensure confidence and peace of mind.
For added convenience, hand delivery is available within our local service area. Domestic and international delivery is handled securely via FedEx, according to client agreement.
FBI background check apostille services start at $175. Final pricing depends on document format, urgency, and submission requirements.
View pricing on our Services and Fees page
Completed California apostille processing for client documents at the Secretary of State office
We pre-screen every document to ensure it meets California Secretary of State requirements. For educational documents, we verify that the school official’s signature is in a format the state will accept, preventing costly rejections and delays.
Included Service: Notarization is included at no additional charge with every apostille service request, if required.
Local Pick-up: For your convenience, we offer secure document pickup in Pinole, El Sobrante, Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland, Hercules, and nearby East Bay cities.
Shipping: For clients outside our immediate service area, please contact us for our secure mailing address and detailed instructions for overnight shipping.
