An apostille is a certificate page that authenticates your important documents to be accepted outside of the U.S.
What if I also need notary?
How long does it take to get Apostille?
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What's an Apostille?
You can order our services and receive FREE guidance on how to properly prepare your documents for Apostille certification. Then have your document notarized at the nearest UPS store or your preferred bank (affordable fees, no appointment required)
How long does it take to get Apostille?
How do I send my document?
Do I need to pay now?
What do I need to provide?
What's an Apostille?
What if I also need notary?
Our overall processing time + delivery are: Standard Service: 7–10 Business Days
Fast Service: 1-3 Business Days
How do I send my document?
Do I need to pay now?
What do I need to provide?
What's an Apostille?
What if I also need notary?
How long does it take to get Apostille?
Simply use the QR code you'll be provided. Scan it at any FedEx/UPS store near you, and they will provide the envelope and label! Once we receive your document, we'll handle the apostille process and return it to you.
Do I need to pay now?
What do I need to provide?
What's an Apostille?
What if I also need notary?
How long does it take to get Apostille?
How do I send my document?
You're welcome to place your order and pay after your document verification. An invoice will be sent to your provided email. (Note that payment is required to fund your shipping costs and application)
What do I need to provide?
What's an Apostille?
What if I also need notary?
How long does it take to get Apostille?
How do I send my document?
Do I need to pay now?
You simply need to complete your online order, upload your document for verification, and drop off the notarized or certified copy at the postal store with your QR code.
The Secretary of State is the only office legally allowed to issue Apostille Certificates. Stampfy Apostille has trusted agents located in Secretary of State cities across 15 states in U.S. Our team personally receives, handles, and ships back your documents securely after completing the apostille process. Whether your documents were issued in Texas, California, New York, or any other state, our local agents manage everything from submission to delivery.
• Los Angeles • San Diego • San Jose • San Francisco • Fresno • Sacramento • Long Beach • Oakland • Bakersfield • Riverside • Stockton • Irvine • Santa Ana • Modesto • Fremont •
Why so many Choose Us for Apostille services In California ?
Normally, if you send in a document by mail to the Secretary of State, it takes about 3 to 4 weeks for them to process it or alternatively they accept walk-in for expedited processing.
With Stampfy once we receive your document, our courier goes to the office in person to get your Texas Apostille done same day, and ships it back priority so you don't have to wait!
Alternative online vendor (authorized): VitalChek . Certified copies ordered here are issued by CA Vital Statistics and are acceptable for apostille.
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Vital Records
Federal documents must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., not by the California Secretary of State. We'll be directing your document to the correct office.
Federal Documents
If your document was not issued by a California government office, it must first be notarized by a California notary with a proper English notarial certificate (acknowledgment or jurat).
School records (transcripts, diplomas, letters) Must be properly notarized (originals with official statement + notarial certificate, or notarized copies with the owner’s statement + notarial certificate).
Foreign-language docs: Usually acceptable if the notary certificate is in English.
Here’s a how the notarial certificate attached to your document should look like. Your notary should have a full notarial wording section for your document to be accepted for Apostille.
For non-Hague countries we manage authentication and consulate steps end-to-end; however, the delivery turnaround time is different. Call for more details!
Express in 1–3 business days once we receive your documents; standard turnaround is 7–10 days. A California agent hand-delivers your documents to the Secretary of State in Sacramento or Los Angeles for faster processing.
From $195 (standard) or $255 (express). Each additional apostille in the same state order is +$75. Return shipping is billed at carrier rates — you’ll see your full total before shipping.
We begin with a free document pre-check, then send you a UPS/FedEx QR code for drop-off. Show the code at the counter — they’ll print the label, pack your documents, and provide a tracking receipt. We’ll handle the California Secretary of State drop-off and return shipping.
Some documents (like powers of attorney or affidavits) require notarization. Birth, death, or marriage certificates must be certified copies issued by a California county or the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
What does the Stampfy fee cover?
Preparing your paperwork & courier packet
In-person submission at the California Secretary of State
Providing your inbound QR shipping label
Free document guidance: pre-check + notarization formatting help
Do I send originals or copies?
Vital records require certified originals. You can order them directly from the California Department of Public Health or your local county recorder. All other documents should be properly notarized originals. We confirm this during the free pre-check.
My destination country isn’t in the Hague Convention — can you help?
Yes — we also handle full consular legalization from the California Secretary of State through the corresponding embassy or consulate. You’ll receive a full step-by-step timeline and tracking updates.