If you’re sending notarized documents abroad, you might need an Apostille—don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! An Apostille confirms that the Notary’s commission is valid for notarized documents being sent to foreign countries.
The process depends on where your document is going. If the destination country is part of the Hague Convention—like the United States, Canada, or Mexico—we’ll handle the Apostille process for you. This typically takes 3-5 business days, as outlined by the Hague Convention.
For countries outside the Hague Convention, additional steps like State Certification, U.S. Department of State certification, and Embassy or Consulate legalization may be required—but we’ve got that covered, too.
Rates include all state fees. Return shipping options are USPS Priority Mail (2-3 day) $10 or expedited overnight FedEx $30.
First Document – $149
Each Additional Document – $99
Discount available for five or more documents.
Embossment stamp available for foreign documents.
Submit the Apostille Order Form and a scan of the document to Love Your Notaries for a complementary evaluation.
Documents may be sent by Email or Fax:
loveyournotaries@gmail.com
Fax: (213) 873-6609.
Once the document has been assessed by Love Your Notaries and approved for Apostille processing, mail or drop off the ORIGINAL document and Apostille Order Form to*
Love Your Notaries
555 W Redondo Beach Blvd Suite #140 Gardena, CA 90248.
Payment may be processed over the phone.
*Before shipping your document, please notify Love Your Notaries by text or email to expect it.
Processed orders will be available for return shipping or local pick-up within 2 business days of receipt (weekends and holidays excluded).
If return shipping is requested, choose method USPS Priority Mail (2-3 day) $10 or expedited overnight FedEx $30.
Cash, cashier’s check, Zelle and Major Credit Cards. Personal and Business checks will be subject to a 7 business day hold time for clearing of funds. For faster processing, please pay by credit card.
California Apostille by Love Your Notaries is 100% guaranteed. If an Apostille certificate cannot be obtained, the full fee will be refunded.
Love Your Notaries cannot guarantee that the document destination will accept the Apostille, only that the Apostille request will be processed by the California Secretary of State according to their policies and the Hague convention.
Apostilles and Certifications only certify to the authenticity of the signature of the official who signed the document, the capacity in which that official acted, and when appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp which the document bears. The Apostille or Certification does not validate the contents of the document.
The Secretary of State only authenticates signatures on documents issued in the State of California and signed by a notary public or one of the following public officials or their deputies:
* Vital Records such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates must be “certified copies” issued by the local county clerk registrar-recorder’s office where the certificate originated. Birth certificates signed by a MD cannot be Apostilled. If the birth certificate is signed by a MD, a certified copy must be requested from the county clerk registrar-recorder’s office prior to requesting an Apostille.
