A power of attorney document often needs to be authenticated before it can be used internationally. An apostille verifies the authenticity of the notarization so the document can be legally accepted abroad.

Our apostille service helps coordinate the authentication of power of attorney documents for clients throughout Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.

When You Need an Apostille

Common situations include:

• International real estate transactions

• Financial or banking matters overseas

• Granting authority to family members abroad

• Business transactions in another country

• Legal representation outside the United States

Which Power of Attorney Documents Qualify

To receive an apostille, the power of attorney must typically be:

• Properly notarized by a commissioned notary public

• Complete and signed by all required parties

• Free from alterations or missing pages

Documents that are not notarized cannot be apostilled. Because the order of operations matters — a power of attorney must be notarized correctly before it can be apostilled — we can notarize and apostille it as one job, removing that risk entirely.

How the Process Works

1. Schedule a notarization (if needed) or submit your request.

2. Provide the completed power of attorney document.

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

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