Rush Apostille Service.
For eligible time-sensitive documents, dedicated in-person processing may be available. We assess eligibility and availability before you commit, and we're clear about what rush can and cannot guarantee.
The document,
explained.
What is this document?
Rush apostille service is dedicated in-person processing for an eligible California document on a firm deadline — a travel, visa, employment or enrollment date. It's a processing path, not a guarantee of a specific outcome or timeline.
Does it need notarization or certification first?
Rush doesn't change what a document needs. If the document requires notarization or certification first, that step still has to happen before the apostille. Rush applies to the California Secretary of State submission stage once the document is ready. We confirm the document is eligible before discussing rush.
What needs to
be ready first.
- Tell us your firm deadline and what the document is.
- We assess whether the document is eligible for rush and whether rush availability exists.
- If the document needs notarization or certification first, that must be completed before rush submission.
- We're upfront about what rush can and cannot guarantee before you commit.
Step by step.
Tell us about the document and deadline
Share the document type, destination country, and your firm deadline.
We assess eligibility and availability
We determine whether the document is eligible for rush and whether dedicated in-person processing is available.
Document preparation
If notarization or certification is needed first, we coordinate that so the document is ready for rush submission.
Dedicated in-person processing
We submit the eligible document for dedicated in-person processing at the California Secretary of State.
Track & return
Completed documents return via the expedited 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.
Dedicated rush service starts at $495 in Inkcredible service fees for eligible time-sensitive documents requiring dedicated in-person processing. Government fees are additional and availability varies. We assess eligibility and confirm availability before you commit to rush service.
California Secretary of State Fees
$20 per apostille. For in-person submissions, California also charges a $6 special-handling fee for each different public official's signature authenticated. Government fees are subject to change and separate from Inkcredible's service fee.
Questions, answered.
Is same-day apostille service available?
Same-day service is not guaranteed. For eligible documents, dedicated in-person rush processing may be available depending on the document type and current availability. We assess eligibility before you commit.
Can any document be rush-apostilled?
No. The document must be eligible and ready for apostille — if it needs notarization or certification first, that has to be completed. We assess eligibility and availability before discussing rush.
Does rush guarantee a timeline?
No. Rush is a dedicated processing path, not a guarantee of a specific outcome or timeline. We're clear about what rush can and cannot guarantee before you commit.
How much does rush apostille service cost?
Dedicated rush service starts at $495 in Inkcredible service fees. Government fees are additional and availability varies. We confirm availability before you commit.
How do I know if my document qualifies for rush?
Tell us the document type, destination, and deadline. We assess eligibility and availability and tell you whether rush is an option before you commit.
Can a rush apostille be shipped internationally?
Yes. We offer expedited domestic and international tracked return shipping. You select the delivery method.
Check rush availability.
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.