Frequently Asked Questions

An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country that is part of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the signature, seal, and authority of the official who issued the document. Over 120 countries accept apostilled documents.

Processing times vary depending on the document type and whether it's a state or federal apostille. Standard apostille service typically takes 15-30 business days. Rush service is available in 3-7 business days for urgent needs. Please note that same-day service is not available for apostilles.

Common documents include birth/death certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, educational documents (diplomas, transcripts), powers of attorney, corporate documents, and other notarized or official documents. Federal documents require authentication from the U.S. Department of State.

Yes! We offer mobile notary services throughout Discovery Bay and the surrounding Contra Costa County areas. We can come to your home, office, or any convenient location. Additional travel fees may apply depending on your location.

Yes, we are a fully licensed and bonded Legal Document Assistant and Notary Public in California. This ensures professionalism, accountability, and protection for all our clients.

Apostille costs vary depending on the document type and processing speed. Document review/intake is $35 per document. Standard apostille processing starts from $175 per document, while rush processing starts from $350 per document. Multi-document packages start from $325. Standard processing takes 15-30 business days, while rush service takes 3-7 business days. Note: Same-day service is NOT available for apostilles (same-day is available for notary and loan signing services only).

Yes! We accept documents by mail. We provide detailed instructions on how to safely send your documents and return them once the apostille process is complete. We recommend using tracked mail services for important documents.

We are based in Discovery Bay and serve all of Contra Costa County including Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, Byron, and more. We also offer mobile services to Livermore, Tracy, and surrounding areas. Mail-in services are available for clients throughout California.

Yes! We specialize in loan signing services for real estate transactions, refinances, home equity loans, and reverse mortgages. We're experienced with all types of loan documents and can come to your location for the signing.

We accept Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle, and all major credit cards. Payment is typically required at the time of service, or we can discuss payment arrangements for larger projects.