Apostille & Document Authentication — OC Legal Support Services

Our service fee is collected upfront before we submit your documents to the Secretary of State.

California Secretary of State fees are determined at time of submission and billed to you separately — we never mark them up.

OC Legal Support Services

Apostille & Document Authentication

We handle the Apostille process on your behalf submission, pickup, and return delivery so you never have to make the trip to the Secretary of State.

OC Registered Process Server #6724Insured & BondedServing All of Orange County

Getting a document Apostilled in California requires a trip to the Secretary of State's office, precise preparation, and knowledge of what will and won't be accepted. OC Legal Support Services manages the entire process for you from reviewing your documents and coordinating notarization when needed, to submitting to the California Secretary of State and returning your authenticated documents. We handle it so you can focus on your case.

What's Included

Apostille processing for California-issued documents through the Secretary of State
Coordination of notarization when required prior to Apostille submission
Document review to confirm eligibility before submission
In-person submission and pickup at the California Secretary of State
Return delivery of authenticated documents to your office or address
Rush and same-day Apostille processing available based on SOS appointment availability
Assistance with birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and court documents
Power of attorney, corporate documents, and notarized affidavits accepted

Why It Matters

An improperly prepared or ineligible document will be rejected by the Secretary of State, costing you time and money. Having an experienced runner who knows the submission requirements means your documents are processed correctly the first time without the round trip.

Pricing

Standard Apostille Service

Per document · Processing time varies by SOS workload · Includes submission and return delivery

$95
Rush / Same-Day Service

Subject to SOS appointment availability · Same-day turnaround when slots are open

$150+
Additional Document (same trip)

Per additional document submitted during the same Secretary of State trip

$60
Notarization Coordination

When notarization is required prior to Apostille submission · Notary fees are separate

$35+
Return Delivery (outside OC)

Delivery outside Orange County is quoted based on distance and urgency

Quote

California Secretary of State Apostille fees are set by the state ($20 per document as of 2024) and are billed to you separately we never mark them up. Pricing above reflects our service fee only. Fees may vary based on document type, volume, and turnaround requirements.