APOSTILLE DOCUMENTS

WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE?

An Apostille, pronounced as "ah-po-steel," originates from the French term for certification.

It refers to the authentication of documents under the terms of the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents.

An Apostille is a specialized certificate issued by the Secretary of State that is attached to your original document to confirm its authenticity and legitimacy, ensuring its acceptance in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

HAGUE VS NON-HAGUE COUNTRIES

In 1961, many countries joined together to create a simplified method of authenticating documents for universal recognition. Members of the conference, referred to as the Hague Convention, adopted a document referred to as an Apostille that would be recognized by all member countries.

There are two categories of destination countries: those that are part of the Hague Convention and those that are not. Apostilles can exclusively be obtained for countries within the Hague Convention.

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NON-HAGUE COUNTRIES

If your intended destination falls outside the scope of the Hague Convention, it is categorized as a non-Hague Country.

In such cases, authentication is required through the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. and/or embassy legalization for the specific country.

If you are unsure what the process is for your specific document, give us a call.

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What you need to do is explained below

WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED TO PROCEED

Most states require recently issued documents, so be prepared to obtain a new certified copy. Feel free to email us a scan of the document before you send them to us so we can verify they can receive the desired certifications.

We cannot certify photocopies or scans of birth,

death, marriage, or divorce documents.

We need some details on the types of documents, what state the documents are from, what country they are going to, and how quickly this needs to be done to give you more accurate rates.

Expect a cost of the Apostille of the type of document, $20.00 Secretary of State fee for each document, expedited or normal mail expense, and any express service fees if need same day or urgently.

24-hour turnaround,
overnight shipping may be available,
International shipping is also available. (Email us your international address and we'll provide you a free shipping quote.)
Referrals for Certified Translation Service is available. Translations delivered via email with certification.

Documents certified by the State and destined for countries who are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention require State certification, U.S. Department of State certification, and Embassy or Consulate legalization. Also, documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government can only be processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. before being presented to the Embassy or Consulate office for legalization.

Below is an illustration to help explain the process better:

Click below for a list of countries that will accept Apostille.

If your country is not on this list, then you will likely need legalization or attestation.

List of countries in The Hague: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41

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Below is an illustration
to help explain the process better:

Non - Hague Countries need more steps

PROCEDURES TO APOSTILLE A DOCUMENT

STEP 1

Obtain price estimate by using our website's Contact Us or call us at (323) 533-8107

STEP 2

Once we've examined the documents, we'll provide a quote. You can either send the original documents by mail or send them through our email at info@mnps24hrs.com We can also schedule notarization/pickup as needed.

STEP 3 We will manage the procedure of legalizing the documents. The processing time might vary depending on the nature of your document. In each case, we will provide you with a time estimate and ensure that deadline is met.

STEP 4

Once the document has received its apostille, we can dispatch the documents using your preferred shipping courier, such as FedEx, USPS, UPS, etc. Furthermore, we offer international shipping via DHL, with a provided tracking number for reference.

WHAT IS ON THE APOSTILLE

Here is typically what’s included in a Apostille:

Country … [country name] This public document
has been signed by … [name]
acting in the capacity of … [function]
bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
at … [location]
the … [date]
by … [name]
No … [apostille registration number]
Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]

Fees & Processing

How quick can you get Apostille Documents is explained below

Ask about our Apostille service express same day processing.

Translations if needed might take extra time.

In addition to our California Apostille Services, we can also

apostille documents issued from any US State

including documents issued by the US Federal Government

We expertly handle your document certification completely.

We are a CERTIFIED Apostille Service.

FEES - CALIFORNIA

Notary Fees are additional: $15/Notarized Signature

California Birth Certificate $125
California Marriage Certificate $125
Medical Doctor (MD) Verification $100
Single Status Affidavit $195
CA Divorce $175
CA Power of Attorney $175
CA Diploma/Degree/Transcripts $175
Criminal Background FBI, LAPD $175
Court Documents $175
Notarized Business/Personal Letter $175,
Trust Agreement $175

FEES - ALL OTHER STATES within the U.S.

Notary Fees are additional: $25/Notarized Signature

California Birth Certificate $195
California Marriage Certificate $195
Medical Doctor (MD) Verification $100
Single Status Affidavit $195
CA Divorce $250
CA Power of Attorney $250
CA Diploma/Degree/Transcripts $250
Criminal Background FBI, LAPD $250
Court Documents $250
Notarized Business/Personal Letter $250,
Trust Agreement $250

Translations if needed might take extra time.

Ask about our Apostille service express same day processing.

We can verify that what you have is acceptable for authentication.

Rush Express Apostille service may be available!

We make Apostille and legalization easy for you!

Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money.

Don’t let this happen to you.

We expertly handle your document certification completely.

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Dates of your present documents?
What state(s) are your documents from?

What country do you need them for?

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