Power of Attorney Apostille.
A power of attorney notarized by a California notary public can be apostilled for international use. Because destinations often require specific notarial wording, we confirm the notarization matches what the receiving country expects before submission.
The document, explained.
What is this document?
A power of attorney is a legal instrument authorizing someone to act on another's behalf. For apostille, it must be notarized by a California notary public so the California Secretary of State can authenticate the notary's signature.
Does it need notarization or certification first?
Yes — a power of attorney must be notarized by a California notary before it can be apostilled. The critical detail is that many destinations require specific notarial wording (for example, a particular acknowledgment format). We help confirm the notarization matches the destination's requirements so the apostille is accepted.
What needs to be ready first.
Have the power of attorney notarized by a current California notary public.
Confirm the notarial wording matches what the destination country requires.
Ensure the notary's commission information and seal are present and legible.
Tell us the country where the power of attorney will be used.
Step by step.
Tell us about the document
Share that it's a notarized California power of attorney and tell us the destination country.
We check the requirements
We confirm the notary's commission is current and the notarial wording matches the destination's expectations.
Document preparation
If the notarization needs adjustment for the destination, we tell you what to correct before proceeding.
Apostille processing
We submit the eligible notarized power of attorney 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 power of attorney.
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.