Many countries require court documents to be authenticated before they can be used internationally. An apostille verifies the authenticity of the document so it can be legally accepted in countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention.

Our apostille service helps coordinate the authentication of court documents issued or certified in California and across the United States for clients throughout Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.

When You Need an Apostille

Common situations include:

• International legal proceedings

• Immigration or visa applications

• Residency or citizenship applications

• International family law matters

• Estate and inheritance matters

• Recognition of court orders in another country

Which Court Documents Qualify

To receive an apostille, the court document must typically be:

• An official or certified copy issued by the appropriate court

• Signed or certified by the appropriate court authority

• Properly authenticated when required by the state

• Free from alterations or damage

Photocopies or unofficial copies usually cannot be apostilled.

How the Process Works

1. Submit your apostille request through our website.

2. Send your documents to our office or schedule a pickup.

3. We coordinate the apostille processing in person with the appropriate Secretary of State.

4. Your documents are securely returned once processing is complete.