Frequently Asked Questions

An apostille is an official certificate issued by the Secretary of State that authenticates the signature of a public official on a document. You need an apostille if you're planning to use documents like birth certificates, marriage licenses, or power of attorney forms in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

With San Diego Same Day Apostille, we offer same-day apostille processing on most documents submitted before 11 AM. Expedited next-business-day and 2–3 day services are also available.

We can apostille birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, notarized documents, and more. Contact us to confirm if your specific document qualifies.

Yes! At SD Same Day Apostille, we specialize in same-day turnaround for eligible documents, depending on submission time and document type.

Yes, if your document is not a certified copy issued by a government agency (like a birth certificate), it must be notarized by a California notary before we can process the apostille.

No. Documents must be notarized or issued in California to be apostilled through the California Secretary of State. If your document is from another state, we’ll refer you to a partner in that jurisdiction.

We’re located in central San Diego with appointment-only service. Contact us to book a drop-off and receive your apostilled document as quickly as possible.

Yes. We operate by appointment only to ensure personalized and efficient service. Call or book online to reserve your same-day spot.

Our pricing starts at $150 for standard processing. Same-day apostille service starts at $175. Additional fees may apply for multiple documents or rush services.

Yes. We provide apostille services for countries that are members of the Hague Convention. For non-member countries, we can assist with embassy legalization.

Any country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention will accept California-issued apostilles, including Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, Japan, and many more.

Yes, our team is bilingual and we assist many Spanish-speaking clients in San Diego and abroad. We also guide clients through document requirements for countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.

Yes, if you're in a rush and can't visit in person, you can overnight your documents to us. We’ll process them the same day we receive them and ship them back with tracking.

Yes. We are registered agents with the Los Angeles Secretary of State office and specialize in legally obtaining and expediting apostilles.

You’ll need to present a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID when submitting your document for notarization or apostille.

Absolutely. We handle multi-document packages for personal, business, and legal purposes. Bulk discounts may apply—ask us!

We can still apostille foreign-language documents as long as they’re properly notarized in California. Translation services are available upon request.

Yes. We assist San Diego businesses with apostilles for corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, certificates of incorporation, and more.

Our service is appointment-only to ensure timely and confidential handling of your documents. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Just call us or fill out our online appointment form. We’ll guide you through the process, confirm your document type, and schedule your same-day apostille service in San Diego.