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“Needed a California birth certificate apostilled for our move to Italy. Meridiano had it back in three days. Clear pricing, a real person on email, no surprises.”
Filed in person in Sacramento
California apostille,
handled by a real person.
California apostille processing without the headache. Drop off anywhere FedEx is accepted — no forms, no lines, no stress. A dedicated specialist manages your documents from intake to delivery.
✓ Sacramento Secretary of State filing · Expedited 3-day service · Statewide pickup
California
State of California
No. CA-44219
Apostille
SECRETARY OF STATE · SACRAMENTO
Meridiano
Authorized Filer
California
Apostille
Apostille
In short
A California apostille is a Secretary of State certificate that authenticates a California-issued document for use in any country in the 1961 Hague Convention. Meridiano files it in person in Sacramento and returns the apostilled document to you in 3 business days, for $350 with state fees and U.S. return shipping included.
California documents, authenticated for use worldwide
3
Day expedited service
190+
Destination countries
4.9★
Average client rating
The difference
Three days with us. Three weeks on your own.
The California Secretary of State's mail-in queue moves slowly. We file in person and handle every step — so your apostille comes back in days, not weeks.
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With our service
3 days
Expedited processing
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Standard state office
3 weeks
Typical wait time
Why Meridiano for California
Drop it off. We do the rest.
No trips to Sacramento, no paperwork guesswork. Here's what's included with every California order.
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Drop off anywhere FedEx is accepted
Walgreens, Office Depot, Dollar General, and thousands more locations. We send the prepaid label.
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No forms, no waiting
We prepare every required cover sheet and request form. Just send your document.
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A real person, every time
A dedicated California specialist owns your file from start to finish — never a bot.
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Flat, transparent pricing
State fees included. You see the full cost before we begin — no surprises.
How it works
Your California apostille in three steps.
We handle the filing and the return shipping. You just send the document — we take care of everything in between.
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Place your order
Tell us the document and destination country. We confirm exactly what California requires.
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Drop off your document
Use our prepaid label at any FedEx-accepting location near you — no printing forms required.
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We handle the rest
Your specialist files with the state and ships the finished apostille back to your door with full tracking.
What clients say
4.9 out of 5, across 487 California orders.
★★★★★
“Used them for a stack of corporate documents heading to Mexico. Filed in person in Sacramento, returned with full tracking. Saved me a week.”
★★★★★
“Dropped my notarized POA at the Walgreens around the corner. Apostille was back at my door before I'd even told my family in India to expect it.”
Common questions
California apostille, explained.
Quick answers to what most people ask before they order. Need something specific? Talk to a specialist.
Last updated ·
Reviewed by · Marc Levesque, Apostille Specialist (since 2010)
Primary sources · CA SOS, HCCH
How long does a California apostille take?
With Meridiano's expedited service, your California apostille is typically completed in 3 business days from the moment we receive your document. Filing directly by mail with the California Secretary of State usually takes 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is $350 per document. That's a flat rate — it includes the $20 California Secretary of State fee, document preparation, in-person filing in Sacramento, and return shipping anywhere in the U.S. International return shipping is available at cost.
Which California documents can be apostilled?
Three categories: vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates issued by a California county recorder), notarized documents (powers of attorney, affidavits, certified copies), and business filings (articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, corporate resolutions).
Where do I send my document?
After you order, we email you a prepaid FedEx label. Drop it off at any location that accepts FedEx — Walgreens, Office Depot, Dollar General, or a standalone FedEx Office store. No printing forms, no trip to Sacramento.
Do I need a certified translation?
An apostille authenticates the document, not its language. Many destination countries require a certified translation alongside the apostille. We can bundle one with your order so everything is ready for submission abroad.
Is an apostille valid in every country?
An apostille is recognized in the ~125 countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention — including most of Europe, China, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and the United Kingdom. For non-Hague destinations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Vietnam), the document requires consular legalization instead, which we also handle.
Get a quote in 60 seconds
Tell us about your document.
No account, no upload. Three quick details and a California specialist sends a flat quote and the prepaid label by email — usually within an hour during business hours.
- $350 flat — includes state fees and U.S. return shipping
- 3-business-day turnaround from receipt
- One named specialist owns your file
Ready when you are
Start your California apostille today.
Tell us about your document and where it's headed and a California specialist to guide you the whole way.