Notarized Document Apostille.
Documents already notarized by a California notary public — affidavits, sworn statements, powers of attorney and similar — can be apostilled for international use. We confirm the notary's commission is current and the notarization is correct before submission.
The document, explained.
What is this document?
A notarized document is one a California notary public has signed and sealed, confirming the identity of the signer and (depending on the act) the signature or oath. For apostille, the California Secretary of State authenticates the notary's signature.
Does it need notarization or certification first?
These documents are already notarized — that's the whole point. What we verify is that the notarization is correct and complete: the notary's commission is current, the notarial act matches what the destination requires, and the document is in a form the California Secretary of State will accept. A notarization that's incomplete or from an expired commission can't be apostilled.
What needs to be ready first.
Ensure the document was notarized by a current California notary public.
Confirm the notarial act (acknowledgment, jurat, copy certification) matches what the destination requires.
Check that the notary's commission information and seal are present and legible.
Tell us the country where the document will be used — some destinations need specific notarial wording.
Step by step.
Tell us about the document
Share the document type, the notary's commission status, and the destination country.
We check the requirements
We confirm the notary's commission is current and the notarization is correct and complete.
Document preparation
If the notarization is incomplete or the notary commission has lapsed, we tell you what needs to be re-done before proceeding.
Apostille processing
We submit the eligible notarized document to the California Secretary of State.
Track & return
Completed documents return via the domestic or international delivery method you select.
Processing times depend on the California Secretary of State, the issuing authority, and the document type. We don't imply guaranteed timelines. Rush options exist for eligible documents when availability allows. See the full process →
What it costs.
Starting service fee · one eligible document
Our standard California apostille package includes professional document review and processing, the $20 California Secretary of State apostille fee, and tracked shipping to and from the Secretary of State for one eligible document. Shipping your documents to Inkcredible and final delivery of completed documents to you are additional. We'll confirm your complete price before you proceed. Additional documents, rush processing, and specialized services are quoted separately.
California Secretary of State fees
$20 per apostille. $6 special-handling fee per public official for in-person submissions. Government fees are subject to change and separate from Inkcredible's service fee.
Questions, answered.
Apostille your notarized document.
Tell us what you have, where it was issued and where it's going. We'll tell you what needs to happen next — no sensitive information required up front.