Apostille Services in San Diego, CA

Apostille services in downtown San Diego

Our San Diego office is in Emerald Plaza at 402 West Broadway, Suite 400, Unit C, in the middle of downtown and across Broadway from the federal courthouse. San Diego County residents, military families, students and cross-border businesses bring California documents here for a California Secretary of State apostille, and federal records such as FBI background checks, DD-214s and naturalization certificates for apostille by the U.S. Department of State. Notary and certified translation are available at the same appointment.

Same Day Apostille is a private company. We prepare and submit your documents; the California Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State issues the apostille.

Prices at our San Diego office

Need it today? Same-day service at our San Diego office is $650 for the first document and $150 for each additional one; call (619) 633-2108 to confirm the drop-off time. Federal apostilles are issued in Washington, D.C., so they are never same-day. Full details: pricing.

How to get started in San Diego

1. Send a photo of your document through the booking page for a free review.
2. Book an office visit at Emerald Plaza, a mobile visit anywhere in San Diego County, or mail your documents.
3. We notarize or translate if needed and submit the document to the right government office.
4. Collect it downtown or receive it by tracked shipping.

What San Diego clients most often apostille

San Diego County birth, marriage and death certificates

Certified copies of San Diego County vital records are issued by the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, whose main office is in the County Administration Center at 1600 Pacific Highway, a short drive from our office. Only certified copies signed by the county or state registrar can be apostilled. See birth certificate apostille and marriage certificate apostille.

Military records and documents notarized on base

San Diego is home to Naval Base San Diego, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and nearby Camp Pendleton. Service members and veterans often need a DD-214 or a document notarized by a military notary apostilled for a spouse visa, a wedding abroad or a move overseas. Both are federal documents; see DD-214 apostille and military notary document apostille.

Documents for Mexico

Mexico is a Hague country, so an apostille is all a California document needs, though a Spanish translation is usually required. San Diego families often apostille birth certificates for Mexican dual nationality and powers of attorney for property in Baja California. See Mexico apostille, birth certificate for Mexico and power of attorney for Mexico.

Court records

Judgments and orders from the San Diego Superior Court need a certified copy from the court clerk before the apostille. Records from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, just across Broadway at 333 West Broadway, are federal documents; see federal court document apostille.

Diplomas and transcripts

Graduates of UC San Diego, San Diego State and the University of San Diego heading abroad need a registrar’s statement signed before a notary, then the apostille. See diploma and transcript apostille.

FBI background checks

FBI checks for visas, residency and teaching jobs abroad go to the U.S. Department of State. See federal apostille in San Diego and FBI background check apostille.

Areas we serve from downtown San Diego

Area guides: La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Camp Pendleton.

Downtown, Little Italy, Gaslamp, Hillcrest, North Park, Mission Valley, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Coronado, National City, Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and Vista.

San Diego guides: how to get an apostille in San Diego, apostilles for Mexico from San Diego, FBI background check apostille in San Diego and military and veteran document apostilles.

Frequently asked questions

Where is your San Diego apostille office?

In Emerald Plaza, 402 West Broadway, Suite 400, Unit C, San Diego, CA 92101. Visits are by appointment; call (619) 633-2108 or book online.

How much is a California apostille in San Diego?

$226 per document for rush (2–3 business days) or $176 standard (7+ business days), state fee included, with lower per-document prices for larger orders. Same day is $650 for the first document.

Can you apostille a DD-214 in San Diego?

Yes. A DD-214 is a federal document apostilled by the U.S. Department of State: $119 standard or $219 rush, government fee included.

Where do I order a San Diego County birth certificate for an apostille?

From the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, main office at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, or from the California Department of Public Health.

Do documents for Mexico need embassy legalization?

No. Mexico is a member of the Apostille Convention, so the apostille is enough. A Spanish translation is usually also required.