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Tifini Goebel, California notary public and apostille services in San Mateo County and Santa Clara

Tifini Goebel, Notary Public & Apostille Services

California Apostille Pricing for Vital Records, Legal Documents & Business Documents

Transparent California Apostille Pricing for Local, Nationwide & International Clients

California apostilles can only be issued by the California Secretary of State. If your birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, divorce decree, power of attorney, diploma, or business document was issued in California, you do not need to live in California to obtain a California apostille. Clients throughout the United States regularly mail California documents for apostille processing.

How much does an apostille cost in California?

California apostille service is $135 for certified vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates) and $185 for court, business, and notarized documents. Expedited 1–2 business day processing is $245 for any document type, and additional documents in the same order are $75 each. California Secretary of State fees are separate. Notarization, shipping, special handling, translations, and other services are quoted when required.

California Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate & Death Certificate Apostille Pricing

$135 First Document
$75 Each Additional Document
Includes:

  • Birth, marriage, and death certificates

  • Certified copy verification

  • California Secretary of State submission

  • FedEx return shipping - billed to you at cost

Turnaround Time:
Processing is typically completed within 7-10 business days (not including shipping), once your documents are received and ready for submission.
If expedited processing is needed, Expedited service is available at the same rate listed for Expedited processing.

Standard Apostille Service (5–7 Business Days)

$185 First Document
$75 Each Additional Document
Includes:

  • Document review 

  • California Secretary of State processing

  • Sacramento drop-off and retrieval

  • Documents for Hague Convention countries can be apostilled through the California Secretary of State.
    Documents for non-Hague countries may require additional authentication or embassy legalization. Please request a quote for those services.

Takes less than 1 minute to request a quote.

Expedited Apostille Service (1–2 Business Days)

$245 First Document
$75 Each Additional Document

✔ Priority scheduling for the next available Sacramento submission
✔ Expedited processing and handling
✔ California Secretary of State submission

Turnaround time is 1-2 business days (not including shipping), once documents are received and ready for submission. 

Same-day apostille availability

➕ Additional Services (Only If Needed)

Notarization

  • $15 per signature Notarized

Mobile / Travel Service (For Apostille Notarization & Document Pick up)

  • Local appointments: $25-$75 (within 30 miles of Burlingame, CA)

⚖️ State Fees (Required)

California Secretary of State fees are separate from my service fees:

• $20 per apostille
• $6 special handling fee per public official signature authenticated, when applicable

📦 Delivery Options

  • Return Delivery Options

  • Local pickup or delivery available

  • FedEx domestic return shipping available

  • International return shipping available via FedEx or DHL

  • Shipping costs are quoted based on destination and service level

🔗 Helpful Resources

California Apostille Pricing Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an apostille cost in California?

Apostille service pricing depends on the document type and processing speed. California Secretary of State fees are $20 per document plus a $6 special handling fee for each different public official signature authenticated when documents are submitted in person.

What is included in your apostille service?

Service includes coordination of California Secretary of State submission, status updates, and secure return delivery. Mobile notarization, certified translations, embassy legalization, and shipping upgrades are available when needed.

Do I need notarization before an apostille?

Not every document requires notarization. Certified California birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and many government-issued records do not require notarization before apostille processing.

Why is travel charged separately?

Travel fees apply when mobile notarization, document pickup, or local delivery is requested. Customers may also mail their documents directly for processing.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Pricing is provided before work begins. Government fees, shipping, travel, certified translations, embassy legalization, and other optional services are itemized separately when applicable.

How long does California apostille processing take?

Turnaround depends on the document type.

Vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates) are completed in 7–10 business days.

Court, business, and notarized documents are completed in 5–7 business days.

Expedited service for any document type is 1–2 business days.

Turnaround starts when I receive an eligible document; shipping time is not included.

Do you offer mobile notary service before an apostille?

Yes. If your document requires notarization before apostille processing, I can travel to your location throughout San Mateo County and Santa Clara County to complete the notarization.

Ready to get your California apostille handled for you? Tifini reviews your documents, submits directly to the California Secretary of State in Sacramento, and ships your completed apostille back to you, domestically or internationally. Call or text (650) 675-7760, or reach out via WhatsApp for international inquiries. You can also submit a quote request online.

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Tifini Goebel is a commissioned California Notary Public, not an attorney. Detailed Notary does not provide legal advice and does not guarantee that apostilled documents will satisfy any specific foreign government, court, or agency requirement. Please consult a licensed attorney for legal questions.

Tifini Goebel · Commissioned California Notary Public

· Certified Apostille Support Specialist · Apostille and Federal Authentication Services

· Bonded · $1M Errors & Omissions Insurance

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