San Diego Notary & Apostille Services – Same-Day, 24/7 Mobile

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San Diego City Notary provides mobile notary public, California and federal apostille, certified translation, Live Scan fingerprinting, and DMV services across San Diego County.

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Flat-Rate Pricing | Certified, Bonded & Insured | Serving San Diego Since 2002

A Trusted Name for Notary & Apostille Services in San Diego

We handle every document service most San Diego residents and businesses need, in one office and through our mobile team. From a simple notarized signature to a federal apostille routed through Washington, DC, your file is prepared, submitted, and returned correctly the first time.

20+

Years serving San Diego since 2002

100+

Languages for certified translation

24/7

Mobile notary by appointment

Same-day

California apostille (before noon)

Our Services in San Diego County

One stop for notarization, authentication, translation, fingerprinting, and DMV paperwork.

Mobile Notary Public

A licensed mobile notary public travels to your location anywhere in San Diego County. We work evenings, weekends, and 24 hours a day by appointment, including hospital, jail, and senior facility signings.

California Apostille

We obtain Secretary of State apostilles for California-issued documents headed to any of the 120+ Hague Convention countries. Same-day apostille service is available for walk-ins delivered before noon.

Federal Apostille

For FBI background checks, IRS forms, federal court documents, and other U.S. agency papers, we authenticate through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.

Out-of-State Apostille

Document issued in another state? We manage submission, tracking, and return through that state’s Secretary of State. Flat $249 rate, no hidden fees.

Certified Document Translation

Certified translations in 100+ languages, accepted by USCIS, courts, consulates, and universities. We translate, notarize, and apostille a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or diploma in a single visit.

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Live Scan fingerprinting in San Diego for FBI background checks, DOJ clearance, professional licensing, employment, adoption, and visa applications. Walk-ins welcome.

DMV Vehicle Registration

Skip the DMV line. As a licensed registration agent, we handle title transfers, renewals, plates, tags, and stickers, often same-day.

What We Notarize

We get your notarized document done right the first time. As a full-service notary public in San Diego, we handle every document type California law allows, including:

Real estate and property

Grant Deed, Quitclaim Deed, Warranty Deed, Deed of Trust, Reconveyance, Homestead Declaration, Mechanic’s Lien Release.

Power of attorney

Durable POA, Medical POA, Limited POA, Springing POA, Revocation of POA.

Business and corporate

Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Corporate Resolution, Certificate of Good Standing, Statement of Information.

Court and legal

Settlement Agreement, Litigation Paperwork, Subpoena, Probate Code Filings, Copy Certification.

Estate planning

Living Trust, Revocable and Irrevocable Trust, Pour-Over Will, Advance Healthcare Directive, HIPAA Authorization.

Personal and family

Affidavit, Sworn Statement, Authorization for Minor to Travel, Parental Consent, Single Status Affidavit, I-9 Verification.

Loan and finance

Refinance documents, HELOC, Reverse Mortgage, Loan Modification, Note and Deed of Trust.

Don’t see your document? Send us a photo through our contact page and we’ll confirm what’s needed.

Apostille Services in San Diego: What You Need to Know

What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate that authenticates a public document for use in another Hague Convention country. It verifies the signature, seal, or stamp belongs to a recognized U.S. authority.

Without it, foreign governments will reject your document.

How Our San Diego Apostille Process Works

State office paperwork is slow and easy to get wrong. We prepare, submit, and return your documents through the California Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State, so you avoid weeks of back-and-forth on a rejected filing.

Same-day apostille is available for most California-issued documents when delivered before noon.

When You Need an Apostille

Documents We Commonly Apostille

Not sure what your document needs? Send us a photo and we will tell you within the hour.

Why San Diego Chooses San Diego City Notary

California-licensed since 2002. 20+ years of notarization services in San Diego for residents, expats, and businesses.

Bonded and insured with E&O coverage on every transaction.

24-hour mobile service anywhere in San Diego County, including hospitals, jails, and assisted living facilities.

Bilingual support in English and Spanish. Tenemos notarios que hablan español.

NNA-certified, DOJ-cleared, SOS-commissioned. Credentials through the National Notary Association, California Department of Justice, and California Secretary of State.

Same-day apostille on California documents delivered before noon.

Open weekends. Saturday office hours and Sunday mobile service available.

Flat-rate pricing. No hidden fees, no per-page surcharges.

Pricing at a Glance

Flat rates and California-set maximums. No surprises, no per-page surcharges.

Notarization

$15

per signature (California state maximum).

California apostille

from $99

plus state fees. Same-day available.

Out-of-state apostille

$249

flat, all-inclusive.

Mobile travel fee

by ZIP

quoted by ZIP code, no markup.

Certified translation

from $25

per page.

Simple and Efficient Apostille Process

1

Send or bring your documents.

Visit our San Diego office or request mobile pickup anywhere in the county.

2

We file with the right agency.

California Secretary of State for state documents. U.S. Department of State for federal. Foreign consulates when required.

3

You get them back, ready to use.

Hand-delivered, mailed, or held for pickup, often the same day.

San Diego Areas We Serve

Our notary and apostille team covers all of San Diego County, including:

What Our Customers Say

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I get an apostille in San Diego?

Most California-issued documents can be apostilled the same day if delivered to our office before noon. Federal apostilles and out-of-state documents take 5 to 15 business days, depending on the issuing agency.

Do you offer mobile notary service after hours and on weekends?

Yes. Our mobile notaries work evenings, weekends, and 24/7 by appointment anywhere in San Diego County. Hospital, jail, and airport visits are routine.

Can you notarize and translate a birth certificate together?

Yes. We provide certified translation, notarization, and apostille in a single visit. This is the standard combo for immigration, dual citizenship, and overseas marriage filings.

Do you have Spanish-speaking notaries?

Yes. We work with clients in English and Spanish. Tenemos notarios que hablan español y atendemos clientes en toda San Diego County.

What do I need to bring?

Bring the document and a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Do not sign the document beforehand if it requires a notary acknowledgment.

How much does it cost?

California sets the maximum notary fee at $15 per signature. Apostille pricing depends on document type, processing speed, and agency fees. See our transparent pricing page for full details.

Get Same-Day Notary or Apostille Service in San Diego

Don’t lose a week to a rejected filing. Submit your documents this morning and have them back today.