Authentication & Legalization Services

Certified Document Legalization for International Use

At California Apostille Service, we specialize in providing comprehensive Authentication and Legalization services for documents intended for use in countries not part of the Hague Apostille Convention. When an Apostille is not accepted by the destination country, documents must go through a more involved process known as Authentication and Legalization—also referred to as Consular Legalization.

Our expert team handles this entire process on your behalf, ensuring your documents are properly certified, authenticated, and legalized for international recognition—saving you time, stress, and costly delays.

What Is Authentication & Legalization?

Authentication and Legalization is a multi-step certification process required for documents going to certain countries (such as China, UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, and others). It typically includes:

1. Notarization (if required)
   Your document may need to be notarized by a commissioned California Notary Public.

2. Authentication by the California Secretary of State
   The document is authenticated to confirm the notary or public official's authority.

3. Certification by the U.S. Department of State (when required)
   For federal or certain types of documents, certification from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. may be necessary.

4. Legalization by the Consulate or Embassy of the Destination Country
   The final step is submission to the appropriate consulate or embassy, which legalizes the document for official use in that country.

Our Full-Service Approach

California Apostille Service simplifies the process from start to finish. Our mobile document specialists will:

• Travel to your location to notarize any documents that require it

• Ensure your documents meet all state and federal authentication standards

• Hand-deliver your paperwork to the Secretary of State and other necessary agencies

• Coordinate consular legalization with foreign embassies and consulates

• Return your completed documents safely to you or ship them to the designated international recipient

Documents We Commonly Legalize

We assist with a wide variety of personal, business, and legal documents, including:

• Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates

• Power of Attorney

• Corporate and Business Documents

• Diplomas and Academic Records

• Medical Letters

• Adoption and Immigration Papers

• Certificates of Origin and Invoices for Export

Countries Requiring Authentication & Legalization (Not Apostille)

Some of the many countries that require this process include:

• China

• United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Qatar

• Egypt

• Kuwait

• Vietnam

• Saudi Arabia

• Lebanon

• Indonesia

Note: This list is not exhaustive. We can verify your destination country’s requirements for you.

Why Choose California Apostille Service?

Our team provides private, mobile, and certified document support that ensures every step of the process is handled with care, accuracy, and attention to detail. With extensive experience and direct knowledge of California and U.S. legalization procedures, we make international document preparation straightforward and stress-free.

Disclaimer:  Notaries representing California Apostille Service are not Attorneys, We are Notary Public's.  We are not licensed to practice law in the State of California or any other State, and may not, under any circumstance, give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice or legal services.