Apostille Service in Sacramento – Same-Day Apostille, We Pick Up & Deliver
We take your california document and bring it back apostilled. Need it notarized or translated first? We do that too.
- Same-day apostilleCall by 1 PM
- Free pickup & deliveryOr drop off at our office
- Apostille service from $124Plus $26 state filing fee · $150 total
How California apostille service works
Call or book online
Tell us the document and the country.
We get your document
We pick it up anywhere in the Sacramento area, or you drop it off at our Fair Oaks office.
We prepare and submit
If it needs a notarization or translation first, we handle it, then take it to the California Secretary of State.
You get it back
We deliver it to you, or you pick it up at our office. Same-day service available.
Apostille cost in Sacramento
Standard apostille
First document, 1–2 business days
$124 service + $26 state filing
Same-day apostille
First document, call by 1 PM
$124 + $49 rush + $26 state filing
FBI apostille
Plus $20 federal fee and $70 mailing · $214 total for the first document
Each additional FBI document is $107 ($87 service + $20 federal fee) when processed together. The $70 round-trip mailing fee is charged only once per combined submission.
2–4 weeks service estimate, plus shipping; federal processing may take longer. Never same-day.
| Service | Our service fee | State filing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard apostille (first document, 1–2 business days) | $124 | $26 | $150 |
| Same-day apostille (first document) | $124 + $49 rush | $26 | $199 |
| Each additional document | $80 | $26 | $106 |
| FBI apostille, one document (2–4 weeks estimate plus shipping; may take longer) | $124 | $20 federal + $70 mailing | $214 |
| Each additional FBI document, processed together | $87 | $20 federal; no extra mailing | $107 |
- Pickup and delivery anywhere in Greater Sacramento are included.
- The $26 state filing fee goes to the state, not our business. It includes the California Secretary of State's apostille fee ($20) and in-person handling ($6).
- Same-day service: call by 1 PM on a business day, for eligible California documents, subject to state office hours and acceptance.
- Standard service takes 1–2 business days. Picked up before 12 PM? It's usually ready the next day.
- Translation: $25–$65 per page, plus $35 for a certified translation.
- Notarization is priced separately. The notary fee per signature is set by California law.
- Federal apostilles go through the U.S. Department of State, not California, and are never same-day.
Documents we apostille
Apostille for marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, power of attorney and more.
Vital records
- Birth certificateCertified copy from the county recorder or California Department of Public Health.
- Marriage certificateCertified copy from the county recorder or clerk.
- Death certificateCertified copy from the county recorder or CDPH.
- Divorce decree / dissolution judgmentCertified copy from the California Superior Court.
Need a certified copy? Order one from the county recorder or CDPH first, then we'll take care of the apostille. We do not order vital records.
Court and government documents
- Court recordsCourt orders, judgments, name change orders, adoption decrees (certified copies).
- Corporate documentsFrom the California Secretary of State (articles, certificates of good standing).
- State and county certificatesCalifornia-issued certificates and licenses signed by a state or county official.
Notarized documents (we notarize, then apostille)
- Power of attorneyNotarized signature, then apostille.
- Affidavits and sworn statementsSigned in front of our notary.
- Travel consent letters for minorsNotarized parent signature.
- Copy certifications by affidavitWhere allowed, the document custodian signs an affidavit that we notarize. A California notary does not certify a passport, diploma or vital record copy.
- Diplomas and school transcriptsNotarized copy or school official's statement.
- Business contracts, bank letters, employment lettersSigned and notarized.
- TranslationsWith a notarized translator's statement.
Federal documents (U.S. Department of State, not California)
- FBI background check$214 total, including $20 federal fee and $70 mailing. 2–4 weeks service estimate plus shipping; may take longer.
- Other federal documentsFor example IRS, USCIS-issued, federal court records.
Federal documents like your FBI background check can't be apostilled by California. They go to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. One FBI apostille is $214 total, including the service, federal fee and mailing both ways. Our service estimate is 2–4 weeks, plus shipping; federal processing may take longer. Other federal documents are quoted separately.
Documents from another country
An apostille can only be issued by the country that issued the document, so we cannot obtain a California apostille for a foreign original. If your document came from another country and you need it used in California or a third country, we can provide a certified translation with a notarized translator's statement. That statement can sometimes be apostilled here, but it does not authenticate the foreign original, so confirm with the destination that it will be accepted. Call us and we'll tell you the right steps.
We pick up and deliver across Greater Sacramento
Pickup and delivery are included in our price, anywhere in Greater Sacramento: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, Lincoln, El Dorado Hills, West Sacramento, Davis and nearby.
Prefer to drop it off? Bring it to our office between 10 AM and 6 PM: 4201 Sunrise Blvd Ste B1, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. Office drop-off hours are separate from our phone hours, daily 7 AM to midnight.
Communities we serve: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Arden-Arcade, Antelope, North Highlands, Rio Linda, Elverta, Gold River, Rosemont, Florin, Vineyard, Laguna, Wilton, Galt, Herald, Sloughhouse, Mather, McClellan Park, Downtown, Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park, Oak Park, Pocket, Greenhaven, Natomas, North Natomas, South Natomas, Arden Park, Tahoe Park, Campus Commons, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, Penryn, Newcastle, Sheridan, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Placerville, Diamond Springs, West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Winters, Clarksburg, Dixon.
Notarized first, then apostilled
Many documents must be notarized before they can be apostilled, like a power of attorney, affidavit, consent letter, or a copy certification. We're a licensed California mobile notary and can notarize at your home, office or our office, then take it straight to apostille. We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.
Certified translation for apostille
Document in another language, or going to a country that needs it translated? We provide certified translations with a notarized translator's statement, so the translation can be apostilled too. The translator signs the statement and a different notary notarizes it.
We translate all languages. $25–$65 per page, plus $35 for a certified translation.
Apostille for Every Hague Convention Country
An apostille is accepted in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention. Here are the destinations we serve, with current and future start dates noted. Source: HCCH status table, checked October 22, 2026. Confirm with the destination authority that an apostille applies to your document, as objections may apply.
Popular
- Mexico
- Philippines
- India
- Armenia
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Vietnam
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Spain
- Italy
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
All destinations, A to Z
- Albania
- AlgeriaIn force since July 9, 2026
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Canada
- Chile
- China (including Hong Kong and Macao)
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malawi
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Thailand (starting February 28, 2027)Future: apostilles accepted starting February 28, 2027. Until then, Thailand requires embassy legalization, which we do not provide.
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- VietnamIn force since September 11, 2026
Going to a country not on this list, like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, or Thailand before February 28, 2027? Those countries require embassy legalization instead of an apostille. We do not offer embassy legalization. We can still notarize or translate your document.
- Apostille for Mexico: accepted for California documents going to Mexico.
- Apostille for the Philippines: common for marriage and family documents.
- Apostille for Armenia: common for vital records and powers of attorney.
Why choose First Choice for apostille
- Same-day apostille.Minutes from the Secretary of State office in Sacramento.
- Pickup and delivery.So you never wait in line.
- Notary, translation and apostille in one place.
- Clear flat pricing.With the state filing fee included.
- Local Fair Oaks business.You reach us directly.
4201 Sunrise Blvd Ste B1, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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Office: 4201 Sunrise Blvd Ste B1, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. Drop-off 10 AM–6 PM. Phone daily 7 AM to midnight.
Apostille questions in Sacramento, answered
What if I have multiple FBI documents?
Each additional FBI document is $107 ($87 service + $20 federal fee) when processed together. The $70 round-trip mailing fee is charged only once per combined submission.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate from the California Secretary of State that confirms the signature and seal on your document are genuine, so the document is accepted in another Hague Convention country. It doesn't verify what the document says.
How long does it take?
Same-day service is available for $199 (first document) when you call by 1 PM on a business day, for eligible California documents and subject to state office hours and acceptance. Standard service takes 1–2 business days, and documents we pick up before 12 PM are usually ready the next day. Our FBI apostille estimate is 2–4 weeks, plus shipping; federal processing can take longer. Other federal documents are quoted separately.
How much does an apostille cost?
$150 for the first California document, including the $26 state filing fee ($20 apostille fee plus $6 in-person handling) and pickup and delivery. Same-day is $199. Each additional California document is $106 ($80 + $26 state fee). One FBI apostille is $214 total: $124 service, $20 federal fee and $70 mailing ($35 each way). Other federal documents, notarization and translation are quoted separately.
Do I need to come to your office?
No. We pick up your document anywhere in the Sacramento area and deliver it back. You can also drop it off at our Fair Oaks office between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Can you apostille a photocopy?
No. California only apostilles original certified copies or original notarized documents. For vital records, order a certified copy from the county recorder or CDPH. For some other documents, we can notarize a copy certification where allowed, such as a custodian's affidavit. A California notary does not certify that a passport, diploma or vital record copy is true.
My birth certificate is from another state. Can you apostille it?
An apostille must come from the state that issued the document. Call us and we'll tell you how to get it done.
Can you apostille my FBI background check?
Yes, through the U.S. Department of State, since it's a federal document. One FBI apostille is $214 total: $124 service + $20 federal fee + $70 mailing. Our service estimate is 2–4 weeks, plus shipping; federal processing can take longer. Federal apostilles are never same-day and are not issued by California.
My document is in another language. What do I do?
We provide certified translations with a notarized translator's statement, which can then sometimes be apostilled. The translator signs the statement and a different notary notarizes it. The apostille on a translator's statement does not authenticate a foreign original, so confirm with the destination that it will be accepted.
Does my document need to be notarized first?
Personal documents like a power of attorney, affidavit or consent letter must be notarized before they can be apostilled. Vital records and court documents usually don't. We'll check for you.
Which countries accept an apostille?
Countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, including Mexico, the Philippines, India, Armenia, China, Canada and most of Europe. Confirm with the destination authority that an apostille applies to your document, as objections may apply. Countries like the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait require embassy legalization instead, which we do not offer.
Do you offer embassy legalization?
No. We do not provide embassy or consulate legalization. We can still notarize or translate your document.
Do you give legal or immigration advice?
No. We handle notarization, translation and apostille submission only. For legal or immigration questions, please speak with an attorney.
Need an apostille today? Call by 1 PM for same-day service, or by 12 PM pickup for next-day.
(916) 524-1666Same-day applies to eligible California documents on business days, subject to state office hours and acceptance. Pricing: standard $150, same-day $199, additional California documents $106, one FBI apostille $214 including the federal fee and mailing both ways. Other federal documents, notarization and translation are quoted separately.