Birth, marriage and death certificates
Qualifying certified California vital records bearing an eligible county clerk, county recorder, deputy or State Registrar signature.
California documents for international use
California document apostille service by mail.
PRONTO assists with California birth and marriage certificates, diplomas and transcripts, powers of attorney, court records, corporate documents and other eligible records. Send us an image first, then mail the qualifying document using our instructions—no trip to California is required.
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California apostille services by document type
The correct signature, certification and notarization depend on the document. Send PRONTO a clear image and identify the destination country before mailing the original.
Diplomas and school transcripts
California school, college and university records prepared with the appropriate official or custodian signature and notarization.
Powers of attorney and affidavits
Privately signed documents properly notarized by a commissioned California notary with complete notarial wording, signature and seal.
Corporate and business documents
Eligible certified business records, formation documents, certificates and company papers issued or properly notarized in California.
Court and adoption records
Qualifying certified California court documents, judgments, adoption records and clerk-issued copies bearing the required official signature.
Additional California records
Eligible California background checks, professional or agency documents and other records signed by a qualifying public official.
Before you mail the document
The issuing signature matters
- Vital records: use a qualifying certified copy—not a hospital certificate, informational copy or ordinary photocopy.
- Local certificates: some documents signed by a local health officer or local registrar may need additional certification or a different certified version.
- School records: a school official or custodian may need to sign and have the record properly notarized.
- Notarized documents: the California notarial certificate, signature and seal must be complete and eligible for authentication.
- Business and court records: the certified copy must bear the appropriate public official’s signature.
Let PRONTO identify potential problems first. A document can look official and still be rejected because of the issuing signature, certification or notarization. Send us a clear image before mailing the original.
How PRONTO’s service works
Start remotely and receive tracked return
You do not have to live in California. The document’s issuing state determines the apostille authority, while PRONTO coordinates the service for you.
Send a clear image
Send the document through WhatsApp and tell us the destination country and deadline.
Receive our review
We identify the service and explain whether your current version appears ready for processing.
Mail to PRONTO
Ship the qualifying original or certified document to our Miami office using the instructions we provide.
Receive tracked return
PRONTO returns the completed document to your confirmed domestic or international address.
California follows its own state process
Tell us the destination country.
California documents are authenticated through California—not through the U.S. Department of State. California currently issues a single apostille certificate for qualifying documents intended for use outside the United States.
The destination country still matters because the receiving authority may have separate requirements for translations, document age, supporting records or consular steps. PRONTO reviews the country and document together before confirming the service.
State and federal documents are different. A California birth certificate or notarized power of attorney follows the California route. An FBI background check follows the federal route.
Price and timing
Confirmed after document review
Total price and timing depend on the document, its current preparation, the number of documents, the destination country and return shipping. PRONTO reviews these details before confirming the order.
Eligibility review
We look for signature, certification and notarization issues before the original is submitted whenever possible.
Current processing estimate
You receive the current service estimate after we understand the document and destination.
Tracked delivery
Completed documents can be returned to a confirmed U.S. or international address with tracking.
Frequently asked questions
California apostille questions
Which California documents can PRONTO process for an apostille?
Common eligible documents include California birth, marriage and death certificates, diplomas and transcripts, powers of attorney, court records, notarized documents, certified business records and other documents bearing a qualifying California public official or notary signature.
Can PRONTO apostille my California birth or death certificate?
Yes, when it is a qualifying certified copy bearing an eligible signature. Some certificates issued by a local health officer or registrar may require additional certification or a different certified version. Send us an image so we can review what you have.
Can a California diploma or transcript be apostilled?
Yes, when the educational document is prepared correctly with the required school official or custodian signature and notarization. PRONTO reviews the document before processing.
Can a California power of attorney be apostilled?
A power of attorney properly signed and notarized by a California notary may qualify. The notarial certificate, signature and seal must be complete.
Can you apostille California corporate documents?
Yes, when the business record is an eligible certified public document or has been properly signed and notarized. Send the document type and destination country for review.
Can a document written in another language receive a California apostille?
It may qualify when the underlying signature is eligible. If notarization is the basis for the apostille, the California notarial wording must be in English and otherwise complete.
Do I need to travel to California?
No. PRONTO provides nationwide mail-in assistance. Start by sending us a clear image, then mail the qualifying original or certified document using our instructions.
How long does it take and how much does it cost?
The total depends on the document, current preparation, number of documents, destination country and return shipping. Contact PRONTO for the current estimate and complete price.
Start with a PRONTO review
Tell us what California document you have.
Send the document type, issuing office, destination country and deadline. Our team will explain the next step and service.