The Golden Visa Apostille Process, Simplified

The Golden Visa Apostille Process, Simplified

Looking to get a Golden Visa but confused by the apostille process? Navigating the process of collecting vital records, requesting background checks, and notarizing identifying documents can feel overwhelming. But SF Notary + Apostille makes it straightforward and stress-free. We specialize in creating a custom notary and apostille plan to meet the specific requirements for

How to Avoid CA Apostille Rejections

How to Avoid CA Apostille Rejections

Concerned about CA apostille rejection? The California Secretary of State’s apostille desk is increasingly rejecting documents for notarization issues that are not covered in standard California notary public training. Below are some of the most common issues that result in rejections that both increase costs and delay apostille certifications. No Translation of “Notary Public” on

India POA Apostille and Authentication, Simplified

India POA Apostille and Authentication, Simplified

Confused by the India POA apostille and consular legalization process? Navigating the authentication process of a Power of Attorney (POA) or any other essential document for use in India can feel overwhelming. But SF Notary + Apostille makes it straightforward and stress-free. We specialize in providing notary and apostille certification services tailored to meet India’s specific requirements.

Federal Apostille Processing Time Update

Federal Apostille Processing Time Update

  Good news about federal apostille processing time: it’s getting faster! Note: This development does not affect California Secretary of State apostille procurement, which currently takes only one business day.  Federal apostille processing time is set to improve on October 1. After being closed to help stop the spread of the Covid 19 virus in

How do I get a Sacramento apostille?

How do I get a Sacramento apostille?

If you have a document being presented in another country, the recipient might ask you to obtain a “Sacramento apostille” (a.k.a. California Secretary of State or Hague apostille) before shipping it to them. The good news is that you don’t have to travel to Sacramento to get the apostille. SF Notary + Apostille can take

Faster CA Apostille Turnaround Times

Faster CA Apostille Turnaround Times

Get Your CA Apostille in Just One Day Exciting news! The California Secretary of State has reopened its counter in Sacramento, allowing us once again to provide one-day CA apostille service. This means documents that we notarize or are shipped overnight to our staff in Sacramento one day are apostilled and shipped the next business day.

Faster US State Department Apostille Turnaround Times

Faster US State Department Apostille Turnaround Times

Federal US State Dept Apostille/Authentication in 3 Weeks We are pleased to announce that our federal US State Department apostille / authentication turnaround time is improving! It’s now averaging less than three weeks–a huge improvement over the 13 weeks it was taking the State Department to apostille or authenticate FBI background checks and other documents

Canada Apostille News

Canada Apostille News

Canada Joins Hague Apostille Convention Great news! On 12 May 2023, Canada became party to the Hague Apostille Convention, meaning that they will soon issue and accept apostilled documents. The general reaction has been, “Well, it’s about time!” Canada was one of the few developed nations that had not joined the Convention, which made document